Chapter 14
Regarding the foundations of the resurrections of your God, there are two kinds; one which deals with those already born, and the other, with those who are not yet born.
For, after you have purified your flesh and spirit, two conditions are open to you, celibacy and marriage.
To those who are by nature inclined to celibacy, let them rejoice; for, in not having offspring, they shall have less bondage after death to remain in the lower heavens, and to return to the earth, to their kindred.
It is a great glory for them to make themselves Brides and Bridegrooms to the Great Spirit, to be His for righteousness’ sake.
But as to you who desire marriage, pursue the same course as to purity and holiness of person, regarding your own resurrection.
For in this, you shall be graded also, according to what you do.
The delight of your God, who has dominion over both the earth and her heavens, is to witness the birth of those who come from the pure in flesh and pure in spirit.
All children are born into the world in likeness of the father and mother; and every child is a new creation, quickened into life by the presence of the Creator, Who is the All Life.
If you are pure in flesh, your child shall be pure; and, if you are pure in spirit, your child shall be pure in spirit.
If you are a flesh-eater, a drinker of strong drink, and a user of narcotics, your child shall come forth with your contaminations upon it.
Consider, then, what your grade shall be, which shall be according to your heirs, as to their grade in the place where they are born. As to whether you encumber the world with progeny lower in grade, or lift up the world by progeny of an exalted grade.
Be wise in the selection of your partner, as to purity and righteousness. But do not be deceived by those who merely do not eat flesh, for the purification of the corporeal body is only half the matter. Look for one who is pure in spirit.
Whoever is pure in flesh and in spirit shall bring forth heirs to resurrection, which shall be little or no bondage to the spirit, after death.
But whoever marries for the earth only, shall bring forth heirs of bondage. And profligacy and debauchery and sin shall come upon the heirs of that marriage.
The spirits of such fathers and mothers shall fall in the grades in heaven; and long will be their bondage in hada.
Flesh-eaters seek their partners according to the impulse of the flesh, as to its temptation, or according to riches, or caste, all of which are earthly considerations and for themselves only, and with no regard as to what their heirs will be.
And their offspring come forth in darkness; they are void of su’is, void of heavenly aspiration, and deaf as to the voice of the Creator.
They go about, saying: I see no All Person! I do not hear the Unseen! No, I cannot believe that any man has seen or heard Him!
This matter was revealed to you of old: Some are born of the beast, and some are born of the spirit. Which I declare to you, O man, is the interpretation of all the poverty, crime, war and licentiousness there is in the world.
This is the fountainhead, which your God would bring to the understanding of all people. But there are many, even hundreds of millions, who cannot be made to appreciate this.
Nevertheless, the kingdom of peace and righteousness shall not cover the earth over until this is understood by all men and women.
Whoever understands this, let him wed accordingly; and let such people be as societies to themselves. In this day, no mark of circumcision is required; but men and women shall converse on the ways of the Creator understandingly.
And when you have children born to you, you shall consider the place of your habitation, as to temptation, more than your dominion over them.
To dwell in a city, which is full of iniquity, you shall be a tyrant over your heirs, restraining them from liberty, in order to keep them from vice.
And in this, you will be a sinner also.
But dwell in a place of purity, and give to them liberty and nobleness. They shall not be your slaves.
In this matter, you take upon yourself a new grade, according to your heirs and your God- ship over them.
Be cautious in your proceedings. He, Who created you alive, gave you no sinful desires.
Because you are not yet a completed man, these things are.
You shall find joy in your talents, and profit in the wisdom of your God.
To perfect yourself is a great glory; to raise up sons and daughters who are also perfect, is a ten-fold greater glory.
For, it is the fullness of the life your Creator gave into your keeping; which is the glory of heaven and earth.