This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of October, 1936, in accordance with request made by the friend - Mrs. [1158], through Associate Membership of her husband in the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Carrie S. House, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 4:30 to 5:00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Texas. (Ck. Life Reading Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the entity, [1265], and the information that has been given as respecting the entity, its developments, its desires, its ideals, and those conditions that are indicated through the questions of the entity in the present.
2. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) What is the explanation, for the belief held by the entity, that he was "JUDAS ISCARIOT" in a former incarnation? (A) As has been indicated, the entity is a "sensitive" in his present experience, and the associations during that period or sojourn were such that these influences as may be seen from that sojourn are of such a nature as to cause this "throw-back," as it were. In the entity's activities during that experience, as a representative of those powers in order at that period, the entity came in contact with varied members of those known as the disciples of the Master. And among the closer associates, among those of the Roman forces that made for this delving into the activities of the period, were the entity AND Judas. The stories of Judas' experience had been told by those of a cult that was of interest, yet of a scoffing interest to the entity; that the entity, Judas, would become one that would betray his Lord, commit murder, incest and the like with those of his own household. And then to be accepted by one that others proclaimed as a teacher, a master, this was of special interest to the entity. And the entity followed the activities, the reports of Judas in such a manner that there was the BERATING of self when he, the entity, became closer associated with those of his friends in service there who had joined with those that were of the household and that were of the Master's family and kinsmen. The entity BERATED self.
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Hence we find that in the experience of the entity in the present, when having been told in the present that the entity was Judas - this being the interpretation of that gained by the visions of some. Hence we find those urges, as it were, overshadow the entity at times. But as has been indicated, NEVER belittle self! For know within that the Master, the Lord thy God, overlooks that thou hast done and has given, "Whosoever will may take the cup." Each soul is willing, the flesh IS weak. The Lord hath not willed that any soul should perish for that berating of self, for any activity that may have, in the experience of an entity among its fellows, caused this or that to come to pass. Know, He hath willed that each soul should know the way, and hath prepared a way. Then look not back upon those associations, those environmental forces, nor thine own curiosity; but rather look up - to Him who may call thee that thou may know and see His face!
4. (Q) What methods and channels should be sought by the entity to best fulfillhis innate urge to bring spiritual light to humanity? (A) Through those channels, those manners that HAVE BEEN presented to the entity; that where there is found those tenets, those truths that are practical, living examples of those truths, then - as the entity has ever in its experiences in the earth - aid those. For THESE will bring to the entity harmony and understanding, and an awakening of that which has been given, "Though thy sins be as scarlet, they may be white like wool." And, "Inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, ye do it unto me." Get THAT into thy consciousness. Thou hast conceived, thou hast perceived; but hast sought oft in thine OWN way. Put rather thyself in this way: "Not my will but Thine, O Lord, be done IN and THROUGH me! HERE am I, Lord, use me - direct me!"
5. (Q) Could the entity's spiritual work for humanity be advanced by further production of a play on "Reincarnation"? (A) If it is made more of a practical application, would be a manner, a channel for AWAKENING. But rather let that as may be given be that EACH SOUL must KNOW its relationship to the Creative Forces or the Father. And in the application of same is the manner, the way, the INDIVIDUAL treats or applies same to his brother - the lowliest of same! For, as He gave, "He that is greatest among you will be the servant of all." Learn then HUMBLENESS, and BELIEVE - not only for that thou mayest experience thyself but for that as
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ye may see manifested in that love of thy fellow men in their activities day by day. For until each entity may see in the individual who is as his enemy, as that one he dislikes or whose ways he dislikes, such as is the image of that he would worship in the Father, he may not in deed and in truth know the way. LEARN the lessons thou didst see portrayed, and that bear upon thine inner consciousness. For did He not commit the keeping of the worldly goods to Judas? Did He not give to him the power, the opportunity to meet himself? Be willing then to meet thyself in that ye do, that ye say, day by day. For in so doing ye come to know thy relationship to thy Maker. And when ye call He will hear. And His promises are sure, "If ye will be my people, my son, I will be thy God."
6. (Q) Would the fulfillment of the entity's vision, that he become President of the United States of America, help in accomplishing his greatest service to humanity? (A) This we do not find, either in keeping with the entity's activities in the earth or other than as a dream of egotism in the entity through EXPERIENCES in the earth; but that the entity gave counsel with those in authority for the greater good of the forgotten man, and for him that has been neglected in the national or international associations would he GREATER fulfillthat purpose, that help, that aid the entity in this experience may give.
7. (Q) Is it essential for the entity to be personally counselled by [1151], of N.Y. City in regard to the refinancing of the [1266] Rubber Co., and should copies of these "Readings" be given to the entity at that time? (A) This would be well, from MANY angles. Not only as to the aid that [1151] may give in assisting in the refinancing but as to COUNSEL, as to the manner in which the visions, the experiences of [1265] as respecting his "sensitive" forces towards HIMSELF!
8. (Q) Should the entity release to [1266] of ..., Ohio, the entity's claim and control of the United States Rubber Co. stock (which was originally owned by [1266]), and if so, why? (A) That this may be used by [1266] or associates and [1265] as an aid and help towards the assisting of refinancing to each.
9. (Q) Can you give the entity any ideas as to how he may release funds (finance) with which to develop his "oil-field" properties in Texas? (A) Through those regular channels that may appear in the present to put [1265] under obligations to others, but which
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will in the completion of developments reinstate [1265] as in control. But remember that this world's goods are His, and are to be used in such a manner that they may be manifestations of His love, His thought of His sons of men! Be thou FAITHFUL to the trust He hath given thee!
10. (Q) Could Helena Martin of N.Y.C., or Moon Trail, through the medium of H. S. Hambling of London, Eng., supply further helpful ideas concerning the development of the oil-field properties? (A) Rather had the entity best listen to the voices FROM WITHIN, that present themselves as the activities about the entity - or brownies.
11. We are through. Copy to Mrs. [1158] " " Ass'n file