Lesson 39 - My Holiness Is My Salvation

Lesson 39: My Holiness Is My Salvation

Description:

In this episode of Deep Dive in A Course In Miracles, we explore Lesson 39: “My holiness is my salvation.” This lesson teaches that holiness, not guilt, is the key to salvation. Through spiritual exercises, we identify negative thoughts and replace them with this affirmation, transforming guilt into holiness.

By practicing regularly, even in short sessions, we cultivate mental discipline and open the door to inner peace. Join us as we uncover how embracing your holiness can lead to profound healing and liberation. 🎧✨

Briefing: A Course in Miracles - Lesson 39

Main Theme: Holiness as Personal and Universal Salvation

Key Ideas and Insights:

1. Guilt Is Equated with Hell:

The lesson asserts that guilt is a form of suffering that imprisons us, directly opposing holiness.

“If guilt is hell, what is its opposite?” (ACIM, Lesson 39)

2. Holiness as the Antithesis of Guilt and the Path to Salvation:

Holiness is presented as the release from suffering and the gateway to inner peace.

“Your holiness is the salvation of the world as well as your own.” (ACIM, Lesson 39)

3. Personal Salvation Is Essential for the Salvation of the World:

The lesson emphasizes that we can only offer others what we have recognized in ourselves.

“A savior must be saved. How else can he teach salvation?” (ACIM, Lesson 39)

4. Holiness Is Inherent to the Individual:

Holiness is not something to achieve but a reality to acknowledge.

“God does not know unholiness. Could it be He does not know His Son?” (ACIM, Lesson 39)

Proposed Exercises:

1. Identifying Unloving Thoughts:

Dedicate several 5-minute sessions to identifying negative thoughts (fear, anger, anxiety, etc.) and the situations that trigger them.

2. Applying the Idea of Holiness:

For each unloving thought, repeat:

“My unloving thoughts about [situation/person] keep me in hell. My holiness is my salvation.” (ACIM, Lesson 39)

3. Frequent Repetition of the Main Idea:

Throughout the day, repeat the phrase: “My holiness is my salvation,” and the question:

“If guilt is hell, what is its opposite?” (ACIM, Lesson 39)

4. Adaptation of the Exercises:

The lesson encourages adjusting the duration and frequency of the exercises based on individual needs.

Conclusion:

Lesson 39 of A Course in Miracles emphasizes the importance of recognizing one’s own holiness as the path to liberation from guilt and hell. It provides practical exercises to identify and transform negative thoughts into a vision of peace and salvation, benefiting both the individual and the world.