Gospel of Philip

Analogue 65  The Analogy of a Household Consider a landowner of means who has children, servants, cattle, hogs and dogs, as well as wheat, barley, hay, fodder, meats, and acorns. Being wise he understands the nutritional needs of each member of his household. To children he gives bread, olive oil and meat. To servants, he offers oil and grain. To the cattle he gives barley, hay and fodder. He throws bones to the dog and acorns and bread crusts to the pigs. So it is with spiritual masters. If they are wise and truly understand the principle of discipleship they will not be fooled by outer physical form or appearance, rather they will perceive the inner condition of each individual’s soul and will adjust their words accordingly. In our world’s system there are many humans who take on animal characteristics. The wise recognize this and to swine-like beings they throw acorns. To those who are bovine in nature, they give barley, straw and hay. To those whose characteristics are cani...

 

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...