INTRODUCTORY DIRECTIONS TO STUDENTS.
IN taking up the study of pure Truth it is well for the student to understand what is the best attitude of mind to keep in order to receive the greatest good in the easiest way and in the shortest possible time.
Be as nearly like a child as you know how. For the time being put aside the old ways of thinking, former prejudices, and unbeliefs, and listen quietly to all that is presented to you. Do not try to reconcile your old ideas with these that are given you here, neither look for differences. Sit calmly and quietly as the judge sits upon his bench, and listen with impartiality and without fear.
Do not feel obliged to accept or reject what is given you, but trust the Truth in yourself to adjust all things, and to give to you and retain in you only that which is indeed true.
Do not argue about any statement given you, either
for it or against it. You do not need to defend the
Truth, for Truth is sufficient unto itself. And if a
Statement seems untrue leave it alone. If it is not of
God it cannot live.
It is well to talk these teachings over with one who
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