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Here, we present the caveat, along with the comprehensive directive for participation in the world with God the Socialist. Wherefore I must present some unpleasant news: the category of society that includes the upper class was a category that did not fare very well, in the way of the Lord. The, rich folks portion, of the category of society that includes the upper class definitely were on the precipice of not being in a good position, in the way of the Lord. The precarious position of the wealthy ones came about because of their reserved participation in the welfare of society, overall. Yes, this does mean that there is a weight of participation with God the Socialist that we must bear. Hopefully, that thought is a refresher; not, a revelation.

And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.

And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

And the disciples were astonished at his words.

(Mark 10:17-24)

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Please, everyone; do not let your heart despair: difficult, is not, impossible; precarious, is not, lost. To highlight hope, Jesus continues:

But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

(Mark 10:24-27)

The one who had great possessions of a monetary sort was not the only one in a precarious position; additionally, some of the laborers who had earned it, and were of a high-level management type, did not abide in such a good position in the way of the LORD, through the way of Jesus Christ.

– Continue Navigating Higher Socialism: Part Ten –

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In an ecclesiastical nutshell: the LORD’S ways are the standard; all other ways are derivatives of these ways. Some of the derivatives are pure extracts, and others are crude adulterations, but all of man’s ways are derivative from the ways of the LORD. Moreover, the extracts are produced with little understanding, by man, of that from which they are making the extract; for, the LORD’S way is as Scripture (quoting the LORD) tells us.

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

(Isaiah 55:6-9)

Wherefore before you criticize the LORD for using (gasp) socialist techniques, remember that these techniques were not just, good enough, they were also essential for the development of the worlds of earth; especially, for the survival of the example people of God in the congregation of Israel. Among these techniques is this one:

And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.

   Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house: And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.

(Exodus 12:1-4)

The socialist activity at the Passover was not temporary; for, the Passover is perpetual, and the LORD has not changed the requirement.

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– Continue Navigating Higher Socialism: Part Nine –

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