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Originally Posted by Kansas Bear
Here's where the interpretation gets a little "fuzzy"....
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Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. -- John 14:6
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KC: That depends on one's understanding of his teaching. To an esoteric christian "I" is the inner being, and one comes to God through inner work and a correct appreciation of what derails one's work. Recall Jesus' condemnation of people who are like "whited sepulchres" all outward practice and show and no inner life to match the outer.
Jesus was merely saying that you cannot reach a higher state if you place greater value in worldly interests. But he also said love everyone which simply means not everyone is after a higher state. So, don't condemn people who aren't working at it, just be careful of people who pretend to be.