Altar

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Definition

The altar is the sacred center of the mind where God dwells and where what you truly value is placed. What rests on your altar determines what you see, what you offer, and what you receive.

Arc in Brief

The altar symbolizes the mind’s center of value and holiness, where we choose between ego idols and the Holy Spirit’s gift of Atonement and receive corrected perception.

Trail Contents

37 occurrences

T-1. The Meaning of Miracles

I. Principles of Miracles The altar of truth is spirit, not the body.

T-2. The Separation and the Atonement

III. The Altar of God ⬥ Seed Open the inner altar and receive Atonement at the center. V. The Function of the Miracle Worker Discomfort points to correction, not to shame at the altar.

T-3. The Innocent Perception

I. Atonement without Sacrifice At God’s altar, Atonement belongs—never sacrifice. III. Perception versus Knowledge Right perception prepares the inner altar for certainty.

T-5. Healing and Wholeness

II. The Voice for God Two voices come from divided devotion—choose your altar.

T-6. The Lessons of Love

I. The Message of the Crucifixion A church is holy only by the purpose its altar serves. V. The Lessons of the Holy Spirit Remember the protected center where doubt cannot enter.

T-7. The Gifts of the Kingdom

III. The Reality of the Kingdom The inner altar is the clear thought that reconciles having and being. V. Healing and the Changelessness of Mind Learn to see the altar of God in everyone.

T-10. The Idols of Sickness

III. The God of Sickness Peace returns when God is placed first on the inner altar.

T-11. God or the Ego

III. From Darkness to Light Guard the inner temple: bring no dark comforters, and don’t go alone. IV. The Inheritance of God’s Son Approach the altar without condemnation; the door is already open. VI. Waking to Redemption Whatever you worship at the altar determines freedom or slavery.

T-12. The Holy Spirit’s Curriculum

III. The Investment in Reality Bring perceptions to the inner altar; let vision be changed at its source. VI. The Vision of Christ Let the Holy Spirit lead you to the quiet altar of meeting.

T-13. The Guiltless World

VII. Attainment of the Real World Refuse the ego’s altars of sacrifice and loss. IX. The Cloud of Guilt Look within: quiet peace still shines on the Father’s altar. X. Release from Guilt The inner holy place is unchanged, even when guilt seems thick.

T-14. Teaching for Truth

V. The Circle of Atonement Forgiveness rebuilds the temple, and it becomes your altar of giving. VIII. The Holy Meeting Place ▲ Milestone At the holy meeting place, let small offerings fall away. IX. The Reflection of Holiness Even when idols crowd it, God’s Presence remains at the altar.

T-15. The Holy Instant

II. The End of Doubt Let the Holy Spirit translate fear’s meaning at the inner altar. III. Littleness versus Magnitude Don’t offer littleness; welcome holiness at the inner altar. IV. Practicing the Holy Instant The Holy Instant opens when every plan is released at the altar. VII. The Needless Sacrifice Notice the ego’s altar in relationship: sacrifice as what union costs.

T-16. The Forgiveness of Illusions

V. The Choice for Completion The special relationship builds an altar between us and worships the body.

T-18. The Passing of the Dream

VII. I Need Do Nothing Return to the quiet center by withdrawing the body’s importance.

T-19. The Attainment of Peace

I. Healing and Faith Stand together at the same inner altar where grace is given.

T-20. The Vision of Holiness

II. The Gift of Lilies ★ Zenith Thorns or lilies: what you place on the altar reveals your choice. VIII. The Vision of Sinlessness Sinlessness reveals your brother’s holy altar, already adorned with lilies.

T-21. Reason and Perception

II. The Responsibility for Sight Leave the altar unoccupied for a moment, and let truth show itself.

T-23. The War Against Yourself

I. The Irreconcilable Beliefs When division is believed, the altar seems to disappear and light grows dim.

T-25. The Justice of God

III. Perception and Choice Repurpose the place of attack; let it become an altar for forgiveness.

T-26. The Transition

IV. Where Sin Has Left Where sin was believed, Heaven’s altar is raised and light is rekindled.

T-29. The Awakening

VII. Seek Not Outside Yourself The holy mind is God’s altar; idols cannot live there. IX. The Forgiving Dream Deep within, the enduring altar remains, and Heaven’s song is heard.