THE NATURE OF A TERRESTRIAL PEOPLE

I have encountered many a people who I thought might be of a nature to qualify for Terrestrial Life.

The ultimate marker of them is that they love to keep God's commands more than they love life itself (and repent quickly when they are not) and they have a sense of selflessness about them.  Whether in business or any other element of life, they always put the needs of others above themselves.  Often, they do not end up in good straits because they would rather go without than to have a leg up on a fellow sojourner.  It is never about "getting ahead" - but more about having sufficient for our needs.

My wife is one of those people who I can trust to always do the right thing by myself and by any other human being.  She has had to call me out a few times when I have been out of line.  I knew this when I married her.  Impeccable character.  Not a "something for nothing" person by any stretch of the imagination, whether it was chastity, finances, or values.  Almost invariably spot on.  Integrity is a rare thing these days.  I have almost lost hope with the human race in that we will have repeated let-downs.  It must have been grueling for Jesus - because He was already there.  The higher the perch, the more disparaging the view....

When we put others' needs above our own - even over those of our blood relations, etc, then we have arrived.  After adhering to those principles above all else, then we are ready for our Abrahamic Test.  The successful navigation of that will qualify us for Celestial Glory.

Line upon line, precept on precept.  Here a little, there a little until we come to the fullness.