Logos 337
The Lord said: “He whom the forms of suffering here below no longer affect, whom the joys of life no longer intoxicate, whom attachment, fear and anger, he is held to be a wise man with a firm mind”.
“He whom material pleasures no longer attract, who is no longer a slave to his desires, who has rejected all possession and who has freed himself from the false ego (of identification with the body), alone can know perfect serenity”.
The keys to true happiness, joy, peace, inner calm, and accessibility to God, are: Love, kindness, compassion, benevolence, honesty, impartiality, tolerance, altruism, humility, justice, righteousness, non-violence, and perseverance in the path of good. God will offer to those who will have them in their possession, a peaceful future, radiant, filled with bliss.
What to do to approach God, and remain with him?
The Lord answers: “from me your mind, and become my pious servant. Be faithful, devoted, without envy, and committed to my service. Just surrender to me. Do not be afraid, because I am with you. Do not cast worried glances, for I am your God. I strengthen you, I come to your aid, I support you with my triumphant right hand”.
Those who really want to know God, to see him, to hear him, and to have the honor of entering his home heavenly, have only one thing to do: love him with all their heart and with all their mind, surrender completely to him, take pleasure in doing his will and serve him with love and devotion. This is the major key to success.
Logos 338
All goods, all possessions, must be placed at the service of God. Human beings, and more especially those who benefit from privileged living conditions, must consider that all the goods they possess have been given to them by God, the Supreme Person. Such riches are to be used in the service of the Lord through sacrifices made for his satisfaction. This is how to use goods and riches.
Indeed, no one can obtain wealth, opulence, a good birth, an attractive body, a good education or a privileged position without the mercy of the Lord Supreme. Also, those who have such benefits should show their gratitude to the Lord by worshiping Him and offering Him everything they have received from Him. Whether a family, a people or a civilization thus show recognition, and the place where they are established becomes almost identical to Vaikuntha, the kingdom of God, free from the influence of the three kinds of suffering peculiar to the material universe: Those