Oaths
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Adam and Eve remained loyal to Michael during the Lucifer rebellion, taking oaths of allegiance to the Most Highs and to Michael. 74:1.4 74:2.6 75:4.2
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- In completing the seven creature bestowals, a Creator Michael fulfills his sacred oath not to assume supreme sovereignty until certified by the superuniverse rulers, ultimately becoming a supreme universe sovereign. 21:3.12 21:4.5
- In fulfillment of their oath to David and each other, the messengers went forth as the first heralds of the resurrected Jesus. 190:1.5-6
- Visitors were freely admitted to the Garden, but to sojourn one had to be adopted and make a declaration of loyalty to join the Garden community. 74:7.11
- The finality oath of eternal import and Trinity oath of eternity mark the culmination of the Paradise supernaphim's journey into the Mortal Corps of the Finality. 27:7.9 30:4.31 31:0.12 31:1.3 31:3.4 31:4.1 31:8.4 117:7.7
- Swearing oaths on sacred books or objects of veneration is simply a form of fetishism. 88:2.8
- Oaths in Dalamatia aimed to ensure truthful testimony through self-cursing and loyalty to one's group. 70:11.3
- Ascendant graduates receive group pledges from the Perfections of Days. 18:4.7
Primitive oaths
- Primitive man believed in the efficacy of self-torture, self-denial, and coercion through rituals to influence spirits. 87:6.16
- The adoption oath was sealed with wine, while Hebrews showed kindness to adopted aliens as one born among them. 70:3.8
- The origin of the oath was in the days of Dalamatia to make testimony more truthful by pronouncing a curse upon oneself, discouraging individuals from testifying against their native group. 70:11.3
- Secret societies imposed oaths, engendered loyalty, and wielded authority over the masses. 70:7.16
- The solemn consecration of Roman youths to the service of the state involved religious oaths and citizenship admissions, conducted as sacred ceremonies in temples and shrines. 98:3.4
- Do not dissimulate when taking oaths, for whether sworn by temple or its gold, consistency in honesty is paramount. 175:1.16
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Notice of default 75:4.2 — Gn 3:8-13.
- It is finished 21:4.5 — Jn 19:30.
- King of Kings 21:4.5 — 1 Ti 6:15; Rev 17:14; Rev 19:16.
- All power in heaven & earth 21:4.5 — Mt 28:18.
- Sacred vows and oaths 87:6.16 — Gn 31:13; Ex 22:11; 2 Ch 15:12-15; Lv 5:4; Ps 105:9-10; Nm 6:2-15; Nm 30:2-16; Dt 29:12-15.
- Penalty for violating oaths 87:6.16 — Jg 11:30-39.
- Stranger treated as local 70:3.8 — Lv 19:34.
- Fifth woe 175:1.16 — Mt 23:16b-19.
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