Ah hah!

I did not mean to figure this out, oh well, nothing is really lost, but I realized that as there are rungs on a ladder (oooh! I'm even afaid to share this because someone might actually read this) The destination remains the same as you climb, and each step is necessary, but others see those who are higher and think "Hey, they aren't any higher than me! I bet this ladder isn't even necessary, it is the only thing that puts me on a lower plane. That is wrong, the speed at which we ascend is determined by ourselves. Another foolish notion is that if a tower is built high enough we can reach God. I mean, we all know His ways are higher than ours, so up must be the right direction. And direction is exactly the thing I want to type about.

Some rungs are harder or farther apart which causes us to loose our hope, but it really doesn't matter what our rate is. The only thing that matters is our direction. This was an idea that was introduced to me in a temple preparation class by a man who converted to Mormonism from Judaism. He said that it was a common belief that (and he drew a picture to explain what he meant) at the time of judgement grace becomes very important because of a simple point that many of us miss, that we only need to be headed in the right direction, that is our choice. (note: Grace is a good Stargate SG-1 episode, or is it Gracie?) The real purpose of this life is to see if we will choose the better option which is the top of the ladder or if we just give up after falling too many times.

Ok, Now it has been sufficiently prefaced, so I'll say it, though my fear is I will still be misunderstood, but does that really matter? Ok, each organized reigion provides a whereabouts of rungs. They give peace of mind and cause for faith and understanding, but it is how and the only way I can understand most people survive life, but it is not the only way; however, Jesus Christ *is* the only way. The scriptures teach the proper way to live, but even in classes we learn that many (and I love how C. S. Lewis puts it in "the great divorce") Heaven will not be filled with those who we expected. It also explains why hypocrisy is so ugly to me. Many who will climb up high on the ladder will turn to look at those below them, which ought never be done, hence we are told not to compare ourselves or think we are better just because we have successfully climbed higher than others. Direction is essential, not height. The higher yare, the greater they fall or more wisely put, "Where much is given; Much is required."