ABOUT THE SPLASHES OF LOVE

“Always remember that God does not reward man for what he does but for what he is; therefore, should you extend help to your fellows without the thought of rewards.” [UB, 131:8.5]

Teacher: “You asked us to expand on the above quote. God is Love; Love is selfless. This is the short version.

Selflessness means giving of oneself without expecting anything in return. This is foreign to many on your planet, as monetary or other forms of compensation are tied to the acquisition of goods or services.

What is there in it for me?’ is a question often heard, as the desire for immediate gratification is often the driving force behind many deeds. This was never the attitude of your Master Jesus while he lived on the planet. This is not the type of example he came to set. His life was a life of Service—always looking for the greater good, never for self-gratification. He was looking out for his Father’s interests, and his question was: “What is there in it for the Father?”

Financial gains were never involved. He and his disciples were sustained by donations or by their own labor. The recipients of his loving ministry were not discriminated against based on their social or financial status. He came to minister to the poor—whether poor in spirit or poor in the material sense. This is what true Love is all about.

The Father always knows the intent of your heart. He is not fooled by hypocritical behaviors which may well fool your siblings. He is not fooled by your self-deception. Your entire existence is about the development of your heart. Therein lies the natural reward of selfless service.

What you do definitely impacts others. Yet the element of love that is invisible to the naked eye is detected by the heart. Many deeds look great on the surface but lack that precious element that gives them their true value in God’s Eyes. Many actions are coated with a fake veneer of love, a cheap knock-off version that would not pass muster if their underlying intentions were scrutinized.
The value of an action is determined by its motivation. If you do good expecting rewards, it is no longer 100% good, as it gets depreciated by the element of selfishness. However, until your heart instinctively and spontaneously takes the lead of your being, your mind must compensate for the immaturity of your heart by setting the intention of ‘change’ within your being. The Practice of the Golden Rule may be at first an intellectual exercise for many, but it will eventually take them into the wealth of their heart.

The rewards of selfless love are manifold: Joy, happiness, gratitude, personal growth. They are the natural outworking of the Law of Cause and Effect. When you shower someone with love, you will benefit from the energizing splashes of that very love, and this will transform you as well. You will become a better person, and this is what pleases God.”