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The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus Christ: Section XIII: Mem: T... | Sacred Texts Archive

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1. And John went down to Jericho; there he abode 🛏️ with Alpheus.
2. And when the people heard that he was there they came in throngs to hear 👂 him speak.
3. He spoke to none; but when the time was due he went down to the Jordan ford, and to the multitudes he said 🗣️:
4. “Reform and in the fount ⛲ of purity wash all your sins away; the kingdom is at hand.”
5. “Come unto me and in the waters 💧 of this stream he washed, symbolic of the inner cleansing of the soul 🫀.”
6. “And, lo, the multitudes came down, and in the Jordan they were washed 🚿, and every man confessed their sins.”
7. For many months, in all the regions round about, John pled for purity and righteousness, and after many days he went again to Bethany; and there he taught.
8. At first few but the honest seekers came; but, by and by, the selfish 😈 and vicious 😠 came with no contrition; and came because the many came.
9. And when John saw the repentant Pharisees and Sadducees come unto him, he said: 📣
10. “You children of the vipers 🐍, stay: are you disturbed by news 📰 of coming wrath?”
11. “Go to, and do the things that prove repentance 😓 genuine.”
12. “Is it enough for you to say that you are heirs of Abraham? I tell you, no. 🔴”
13. “The heirs of Abraham are just as wicked in the sight of God 🕊️ when they do wrong ❌ as any heathen man.”
14. “Behold the axe 🪓! and every tree that bears not wholesome fruit is cut down at the roots and cast into the fire. 🔥”
15. And then the people asked, “What must we do?”
16. And John replied: “Accept the ministry of helpfulness 🤲 for all mankind; spent not upon your selfish selves all that you have.”
17. “Let him who has two coats 🧥 give one to hime who has 0️⃣ no coat; give part of all the food you have to those in need.”