Gospel of Philip

 

Analogue 64  The Mysteries of Suffering How then does Yeshua give rest to everyone? First of all, he brings sorrow and grief to no one whether great or small, or whether it be a believer or an unbeliever. Rather he gives rest to those who reside among the Good. Some indeed are privileged to bring rest to those who are virtuous, but there are those who do well and yet cannot of themselves give repose to anyone since their goodness was not accomplished by an act of will. There are those who are in pain, but again he is not oppressing them. There are times when grief does come to the virtuous, not because he oppresses them, but because their own flaws and calamities have overwhelmed them. It is natural, then, to give joy to those who are good, yet some must endure terrible grief. SYNOPSIS Focus is upon the mysteries of suffering while on earth and the desire for its banishment. An exploration of the causes of suffering — earthly, personal and collective.  The desire for rest in...