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A Series of Lessons in Mystic Christianity1110
of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit;
but the corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil
fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth
not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire. Therefore by their
fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall
enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the will of the Father who
is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy
by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many
mighty works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you; depart
from me, ye that work iniquity.” (Matthew 7:15–23)
Here is the notable warning against the perverted use of the occult
powers—the prostitution of the Gifts of the Spirit—Black Magic, in short.
For, as all well know, the occult forces may be applied to base as well as
worthy uses. By their fruits shall ye know the good from the evil. He whose
teachings render men weak, sheeplike and cringing, credulous leaners upon
leaders, is a tree that bringeth forth evil fruit. Such are wolves in sheep’s
clothing, who fatten upon the bodies, substance and souls of their dupes.
But those who lead men to be Men—yea, Super-Men—bring forth the
good fruit of the Spirit. Be ye not deceived by names, words, creeds nor
claims—nay, not even by miracles. Look always at the effect produced—the
fruits of the tree—and govern yourself accordingly.
“Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine and doeth them shall
be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock, and the rain
descended and the floods came and the winds blew, and beat upon that house,
and it fell not, for it was founded upon the rock. And every one that heareth
these words of mine and doeth them not shall be likened unto a foolish man
who built his house upon the sand, and the rain descended, and the floods
came, and the winds blew and smote upon that house and it fell, and great
was the fall thereof.” (Matthew 7:24–27)
In these parting words of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus gave a Message
to all who would hear, or read His words, and profess to be His followers. He