Library of Christ Mind Teachings
ACIM Original Edition
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1 Who is the light of the world except God’s Son? This, then,
is merely a statement of the truth about yourself. It is the opposite of
a statement of pride, of arrogance, or of self-deception. It does not
describe the self-concept you have made. It does not refer to any of the
characteristics with which you have endowed your idols. It refers to you
as you were created by God. It simply states the truth.
2 To the ego, today’s idea is the epitome of
self-glorification. But the ego does not understand humility, mistaking
it for self-debasement. Humility consists of accepting your role in
salvation and in taking no other. It is not humility to insist that you
cannot be the light of the world if that is the function God assigned to
you. It is only arrogance that would assert this function cannot be for
you, and arrogance is always of the ego.
3 True humility requires that you accept today’s idea because
it is God’s Voice Which tells you it is true. This is a beginning step
in accepting your real function on earth. It is a giant stride toward
taking your rightful place in salvation. It is a positive assertion of
your right to be saved and an acknowledgment of the power that is given
you to save others.
4 You will want to think about this idea as often as possible
today. It is the perfect answer to all illusions and therefore to all
temptation. It brings all the images you have made about yourself to
the truth and helps you depart in peace, unburdened and certain of your
purpose.
5 As many practice periods as possible should be undertaken
today, although each one need not exceed a minute or two. They should
begin with telling yourself:
6 I am the light of the world. That is my only function.
That is why I am here.
7 Then think about these statements for a short while,
preferably with your eyes closed if the situation permits. Let a few
related thoughts come to you, and repeat the idea to yourself if your
mind wanders away from the central thought.
8 Be sure both to begin and end the day with a practice
period. Thus you will awaken with an acknowledgment of the truth about
yourself, reinforce it throughout the day, and turn to sleep as you
reaffirm your function and your only purpose here. These two practice
periods may be longer than the rest if you find them helpful and want to
extend them.
9 Today’s idea goes far beyond the ego’s petty views of what
you are and what your purpose is. As a bringer of salvation, this is
obviously necessary. This is the first of a number of giant steps we
will take in the next few weeks. Try today to begin to build a firm
foundation for these advances.
10 You are the light of the world. God has built His plan for
the salvation of His Son on you.