Recognition
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Recognize and commend praiseworthy acts in others to foster spiritual growth and self-respect. 100:1.8 159:3.3
Individuals recognized for extraordinary wisdom or service may receive additional votes every five years, up to a maximum of nine superfranchises, alongside scientists, inventors, teachers, philosophers, and spiritual leaders. 72:9.3
Destiny reservists willing to serve without recognition. 114:7.5
Mutual recognition and appreciation are essential to the development of character and the fulfillment of human potential. 160:2.6
The Universal Father never imposes arbitrary recognition; intelligent will creatures must voluntarily worship him from their hearts. 1:1.2
In advanced states, the highest devotion is political service, with honors bestowed upon civil servants, philosophers, educators, scientists, industrialists, militarists, and parents, while purely religious leaders receive their rewards in another world. 71:3.12
Receive credit humbly from Adjuster's ceaseless endeavors in transmitting divine messages to mortal minds in their journey to destiny. 110:7.10
Desirable unselfishness requires facing the incessant clamoring of an inescapable self for recognition and honor. 3:5.13
The Teacher Sons grant recognition of effort and attainment to all who complete the training courses administered by them. 20:8.3
Do not seek unearned recognition; only pursue what is rightfully yours in matters of honor and adulation. 156:5.19
In the Urantia Book
Jesus
- He is quick to recognize and generously acknowledge faith in others, combining humanity and divinity in his perfect emotional control. 161:2.5
- Jesus recognized truth in teachings of others and conveyed originality through emphasis on love and mercy over fear and sacrifice. 100:7.5
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.
- Not good for man to be alone 160:2.6 — Gn 2:18.
- In God man lives, moves... 1:1.2 — Acts 17:28a.
- Freely receive, freely give and love 156:5.19 — Mt 10:8b.