Spiritual phenomenon are real. Knowledge of them can bring great benefits
By White Wolf (Phil Shapley)
Introduction
Knowledge can be classified into three types:
1) worldly, temporal;
2) that gained by scientific investigation;
3) spiritual knowledge.
Worldly, temporal knowledge
Worldly or temporal knowledge are ‘facts’, understandings we gain from every day experiences, by living. It can include what we learn in school, by reading, by our experiences and training, by interacting with people, from t-v and news programs, etc. Our interactions with people may teach us how to successfully deal with them, how to express ourselves, what and who to avoid, affects our self confidence or lack of it, and much more.
Scientifically gained knowledge
Knowledge gained through scientific experimentation and application of scientific principles, has enabled Man to build our complex technological society, has given us wonderful insights, has advanced medicine, helped us understand human behavior and much more. But as scientific investigation is practiced today, it precludes learning things that can not be ‘examined in a test tube’, quantified, and/or can not be duplicated by other investigators. It mostly precludes learning about spiritual matters.
Spiritual knowledge
Spiritual knowledge is knowing of things that are real but are only perceived by people who seek this knowledge by applying the rules that govern its obtainment. There are different spiritual truths, types of knowledge and various levels of perception. For example, some people are not aware of their Creator but others are deeply connected, know of His nature and what He wants of us and have a close relationship with Him. As will be explained, this knowledge can bring great benefits.
Another type of spiritual awareness is that the world is full of spiritual beings-- that rocks, trees, all plants and animals are occupied by spiritual beings who have awareness. Many Native people understand this and by respectful appealing to these living spirits, illicit their assistance. Their respectful actions, prayers and ceremonies can lead to thriving plant and animal populations, animals giving themselves for food, modifications in weather, learning where to hunt, knowledge of what herbs to use to treat disease, etc. Bush people have used this knowledge for thousands of years. (For more on this, see the papers on resource management which are on this web.)
Spiritual knowledge of all types and at all levels is mostly available only to those that seek it-- the depth and type of the knowledge obtained depends on what and how much you seek, and whether you live and/or apply the rules for obtaining it. The deeper knowledge of the Creator and His ways, is available only to those persons who seek and respect it, that is, mostly through applying it in a beneficial way. This is due to two factors:
1) This knowledge can not be understood by persons who live contrary to it-- for instance, people who are hateful, vengeful, prideful, doubters or fearful, are incapable of perceiving the deeper dimensions of love.
2) Our loving Creator withholds certain information if you would not respect it-- in such situations even if you somehow learn scared things, the Creator's spirit will not confirm their truth and will not help you understand them (without His help, you can’t comprehend this information). In doing this, He spares you from adverse consequences resulting from disrespect. For further explanation of why this is so, read the paper: The Basic Truths Behind Christ's Teachings which is on this web.
Just because you don’t perceive the spiritual, don’t reject its reality. Many people have spiritual perceptions at various levels, depths, of various types: Native, aboriginal and bush people, Christians, Jews, Hindu’s, Moslems, Nature lovers, plus those that seek negative knowledge, such as witchcraft. When properly applied, much of this knowledge brings great benefit to the seeker and often to others.
The most important spiritual knowledge
It is important that you perceive that there is a Creator, learn what He teaches and apply this knowledge. If you diligently seek the Creator and practice what He teaches, you will be affected in the following wonderful ways:
1) you will be happier, more joyful, peaceful and secure;
2) He will help you in life, including inspiring you, and you will know the truthfulness of His teachings;
3) You gain, deep fascinating knowledge;
4) He will help you avoid and/or handle difficult trails and tribulations;
5) You will be able to help others in new ways;
6) You will have the best of the post-Earth life in the Spirit world;
7) You will be able to avoid difficult experiences in the after death spirit world.
The eternal welfare of your soul, will be insured.
You can not much comprehend and benefit from the teachings of our all wise and loving Creator, until you work to live them. Most can not be comprehended until you work to apply them and start to internalize them, until they sink into your heart. When this happens, the Creator touches your heart with His spirit such that you ‘understand’ the teachings and know that they are true. At the same time, you become kinder, forgiving, generous, obedient to the teachings. Even simple people can apply these scared teachings, such as love, and can understand much. As you progress, the Creator helps you further comprehend the spiritual dimension.
How do you start comprehending the Creator's truths? You go through the following steps:
1 you desire to know and pray to know;
2) you apply, experiment with the teachings of the Creator-- as you do such, you will feel uplifted and the Creator's spirit will convince you of their correctness;
3) you experiment with additional teachings and seek to internalize all that you have received;
4) as you experiment and have positive experiences, you are learning that these spiritual concepts are true, they are real and you understand them!
5 )keep practicing, keep growing, which qualifies you for additional knowledge.
