SPIRIT OF GOODWILL

The Door Where Evil Dwells

Why does the Great Invocation talk about sealing the "door where evil dwells?"

The evil referred to in the Great Invocation is that force at work in the world which acts against the progress of mankind. It is the force which impedes humanity’s development and diminishes our striving and spiritual unfoldment. Such forces are at work in the world today, appearing as cruelty, tyranny, greed and savagery. 

In order for humanity to move forward, these barriers to progress must be removed. We do this by eliminating the causes of human suffering—ignorance, hatred, fear, and separatism—and by instilling in the hearts of men and women and of nations a spirit of unity and goodwill. The door from which evil emerges will be closed when humanity is motivated by wisdom, by love for all humankind, and by true spiritual purpose. 

The responsibility of ridding the world of evil rests squarely with humanity. It is humanity who must accept the task of implementing the Plan of Love and Light. This is accomplished through commitment to right human relations between all peoples and nations, through the courage and the will to resolve the many problems created by selfishness and materialism which exist today, and through a determined and dauntless effort to create a better world. When these aims are realized, the door of evil will close and, simultaneously, the door to true spiritual existence will open before us.

From the Point of Light within the Mind of God, let Light stream forth into human minds, let Light descend on Earth.   From the Point of Love within the Heart of God, let Love stream forth into human hearts, may the Coming One return to Earth.  From the center where the Will of God is known, let Purpose guide all little human wills, the Purpose which the Masters know and serve.  From the center which we call the human race, let the Plan of Love, and Light work out, and may it seal the door where evil dwells.  Let Light, and Love, and Power restore the Plan on Earth.