Section Summary – BT 140:6

Yeshua clearly says he did not come to “set aside the law and the prophets” – 140:6.2

Salvation (entering into the spiritual kingdom) requires that we do the will of the Father – 140:6.3

Our intentions are everything, and we will be judged accordingly – 140:6.4,5

Humans judge by a person’s actions, the Father judges by a person’s intentions and desires – 140:6.4

The Master did not come to teach about “rules of government, trade, or social behaviour” – 140:6.6

His mission was “solely to comfort the minds, liberate the spirits, and save the souls of men” – 140:6.6

Yeshua’s teachings are not always to be interpreted in a literal sense – 140:6.8

The apostles were Yeshua’s messengers, his personal representatives – 140:6.8

We can not expect everyone who hears the Master’s teachings to live perfect lives – 140:6.8

We must remember that Yeshua has “sheep not of this flock”, and that he teaches also teaches them – 140:6.8

Yeshua’s “messengers must not strive with men, but be gentle toward all” – 140:6.9

The Master said “mercy always shall determine your judgments and love your conduct” – 140:6.9

Our alms-giving and works of charity should be in secret – 140:6.11