Be Like Jesus
Debra,
Be Like Jesus The Good News of Jesus in the Words of Sri Sathya Sai Baba - Andhra Pradesh Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust 2008 - 207p
includes index and biblioraphy
THE COMING OF JESUS Why God Incarnates As Man .................................... 1 In the beginning was the Word ............................... 1 God as the Trinity is present in everyone................ 2 God seeks sincere devotees .................................... 4 God elevates the consciousness of man.................. 5 The purpose of Jesus`life......................................... 7 Jesus` Early Years....................................................... 11 Jesus`birth.............................................................. 11 How to celebrate Jesus` birth.................................. 14 Jesus` childhood and early adult life....................... 17 Jesus` Divine Mission.................................................. 21 Jesus` foremost tasks............................................... 21 Jesus and his close disciples ................................... 22 Jesus modelled three stages of spiritual growth...... 25 Jesus inspired everyone to be a light in the world .... 29 THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS Jesus` Message Was Universal, For All of Humanity........................................................... 31 Jesus followed the spirit of the law......................... 31 Jesus taught about truth........................................... 32 Jesus taught about righteousness............................. 33 Jesus taught about peace ......................................... 34 Jesus taught about love............................................ 36 Jesus taught about non-violence .............................. 37 Jesus taught about selfless service........................... 38 Blessed Are The Humble, For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven............................................ 41 Be like children ....................................................... 41 Leave behind the ego to enter God`s mansion......... 43 Dedicate your life to God by serving society........... 44 Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, For They Shall Be Comforted .................................................... 47 Understand happiness and difficulties..................... 47 Give solace to those who are distressed.................. 48 Know that in God there is no suffering................... 50 Blessed Are The Meek, For They Shall Inherit The Earth........................................................ 53 Seek true wealth...................................................... 53 Reduce ego desires and develop detachment.......... 55 Know your Divine source........................................ 57 Blessed Are The Righteous, For They Shall Be Fulfilled......................................................... 61 Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Shall Obtain Mercy..................................................... 69 Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart, For They Shall See God..................................................... 77 Blessed Are The Peace-Makers, For They Are Children Of God.......................................................... 85 Blessed Are The Persecuted For The Sake of Righteousness, For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven.................................................... 93 Blessed Are The Slandered For The Sake of God, For Great Is Their Reward In Heaven...................... 99 Love Is The Basis Of Jesus` Teachings...................... 105 THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS The Challenges in Jesus` Life..................................... 115 THE ONENESS AND OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD Strive For The Divine ................................................. 129 Honour All Religions ................................................... 143 MERGING WITH JESUS Discover Who You Really Are .................................... 161
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SS10 / D353
Be Like Jesus The Good News of Jesus in the Words of Sri Sathya Sai Baba - Andhra Pradesh Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust 2008 - 207p
includes index and biblioraphy
THE COMING OF JESUS Why God Incarnates As Man .................................... 1 In the beginning was the Word ............................... 1 God as the Trinity is present in everyone................ 2 God seeks sincere devotees .................................... 4 God elevates the consciousness of man.................. 5 The purpose of Jesus`life......................................... 7 Jesus` Early Years....................................................... 11 Jesus`birth.............................................................. 11 How to celebrate Jesus` birth.................................. 14 Jesus` childhood and early adult life....................... 17 Jesus` Divine Mission.................................................. 21 Jesus` foremost tasks............................................... 21 Jesus and his close disciples ................................... 22 Jesus modelled three stages of spiritual growth...... 25 Jesus inspired everyone to be a light in the world .... 29 THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS Jesus` Message Was Universal, For All of Humanity........................................................... 31 Jesus followed the spirit of the law......................... 31 Jesus taught about truth........................................... 32 Jesus taught about righteousness............................. 33 Jesus taught about peace ......................................... 34 Jesus taught about love............................................ 36 Jesus taught about non-violence .............................. 37 Jesus taught about selfless service........................... 38 Blessed Are The Humble, For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven............................................ 41 Be like children ....................................................... 41 Leave behind the ego to enter God`s mansion......... 43 Dedicate your life to God by serving society........... 44 Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, For They Shall Be Comforted .................................................... 47 Understand happiness and difficulties..................... 47 Give solace to those who are distressed.................. 48 Know that in God there is no suffering................... 50 Blessed Are The Meek, For They Shall Inherit The Earth........................................................ 53 Seek true wealth...................................................... 53 Reduce ego desires and develop detachment.......... 55 Know your Divine source........................................ 57 Blessed Are The Righteous, For They Shall Be Fulfilled......................................................... 61 Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Shall Obtain Mercy..................................................... 69 Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart, For They Shall See God..................................................... 77 Blessed Are The Peace-Makers, For They Are Children Of God.......................................................... 85 Blessed Are The Persecuted For The Sake of Righteousness, For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven.................................................... 93 Blessed Are The Slandered For The Sake of God, For Great Is Their Reward In Heaven...................... 99 Love Is The Basis Of Jesus` Teachings...................... 105 THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS The Challenges in Jesus` Life..................................... 115 THE ONENESS AND OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD Strive For The Divine ................................................. 129 Honour All Religions ................................................... 143 MERGING WITH JESUS Discover Who You Really Are .................................... 161
8172084269 35
SS10 / D353