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December 25th, 1916
Received by:James Padgett.
Washington D.C.
I am here, Elias, Prophet of Old, (Elijah). I will write a short
message tonight, as it is late and you are tired. Well, I desire
to say that the message you received from
the Master contains some of the most important truths affecting
the relationship of God to man in his worldly or material living.
Every Truth that was uttered has in it an element which shows that
man to a certain extent must expect and know that God will not interfere
with the Law of Compensation as to its effects and results. Only
will He help man to remove the causes that so certainly entail the
results, and the sooner men know this and more thoroughly understand
it, will they become able to avoid the consequences of sin and the
violation of law, and also understand that no prayer will cause
God to respond, where a suspension or setting aside of his Laws
or their workings are necessary. He will respond to prayer, where
that prayer asks the removal of causes, but never when it applies
only to effects.
This Truth men should learn and in their prayers ask that those
things or causes which in compliance with the Law of Compensation
bring about results that are harmful to them be removed, or eliminated
from their acts and deeds as well as from their desires. l could
write a long message on this subject but will not do so now, as
you are not just in condition to receive it. I will come soon and
write at length. So with my love I will say, good night.
Your brother in Christ,
Elias
This message is a composite of two, being published
in Volume I on page 237 and Volume III on page 287. For more
details see this page.
Causes are for example the causes of sin. As an example, if someone
is an alcoholic, God will assist to remove or lessen the desire
for drink, if the mortal truly wishes and prays for this assistance.
However the results of alcoholism, are not likely to be removed,
as this is part of the Law of Compensation. So praying for relationships
to be healed, which were damaged as a result of alcoholism, or healing
a damaged liver may not be effective, unless and until the primary
cause is totally resolved. And even then, its possible it may not
be resolved if its part of the compensation due.
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