Christopher Mark Hanson
Jesus was the Master of his day. Like all the Enlightened Ones of all ages throughout history he taught a definitive ‘Way’ to God: the Inner Way. He taught that, irrespective of any superficial differences of race, culture, religion and gender, we are all divine offspring of God and the ultimate purpose of human life is to re-unite with the Source that gave birth to us before the world began.
The nub of the Way, taught by all Enlightened Ones of all eras, consists of digesting the universal teachings (the Gospel), being initiated (the baptism), embracing a life of spiritual discipline (taking up the cross), and being devoted to the Father through the facility of one’s God-chosen Guide (I am the Way).
Jesus taught that the presence of a living Master is essential to this ‘Way’. Just as a dead doctor can no longer treat his patients, a departed Master can no longer carry out the essential function of instructing and empowering initiates and of carrying their sins (karmas).
No ardent follower of Jesus should feel disloyal at the prospect of seeking out a living Master. Since they all come from the same Source, give the same teachings, and show the same ‘Way’, how can there possibly be any difference between them except to our most shallow perceptions?
