Jesus: I Speak to You Again

Chapter 54

Who Are the Loving Parents?

I must clarify the concept of “loving parents” so that you may understand the precise meaning of these words. You already know well that the Source of love is the Father. Therefore, to truly feel love and experience its sweetness, tranquility, freedom, and the sense of flight it brings, one must discover the Father within oneself. Only then do parents stand firmly in all of life’s circumstances and love each other in the true sense of the word. In any other case, they are not truly loving parents. Instead, they are driven by their own interests, striving to satisfy their desires. Some do this by spoiling their children, others by being overly strict, and still others by using fear to control. Yet, they all believe they love their children. The same dynamic often exists between the parents themselves—they may ask each other, “Do you love me?” But how can one ask for something that should be felt at every moment? If this question arises, it is a sign that true love is not present, only a distorted concept or illusion of love.

When I speak of “loving parents,” I refer to truly loving parents, not those who deceive themselves into thinking they are loving. A father or mother cannot be truly loving unless they open their soul and heart to the Father and commune with Him fully. Only through this deep connection with the Father can parents become genuinely loving.

Without this communion with the Father, the love parents feel for their children is instinctive, similar to the love found in many large mammals. While this instinctive love is still from the Father, it remains at an animal level. However, humans are unique in possessing the gift of personality given by the Father. Therefore, it is their duty to elevate this love from its instinctive, animalistic level to a higher, more personal, and human level. But this elevation is impossible without first discovering the Father within oneself. Moral principles, ethical norms, and religious teachings can only help to a limited extent, and only for those who are still seeking God and are unsatisfied with merely following rituals.