T-4.V

The Ego-Body Illusion

Chapter 4 — The Illusions of the Ego

Exposing the ego–body bargain and its defenses, this section returns fear to its source and shifts the purpose: choose the Holy Spirit’s protection in the mind.

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Primary

Ego ▲ Milestone Ego-body illusion: censoring awareness to protect a hidden premise.

Pillar

Body ▲ Milestone Vulnerability makes the body the ego’s false shelter. Defenses ▲ Milestone The ego hides motives and distracts you from asking where safety lies.

Supporting

Means—End Ask what it is for, and watch false goals fall away. Fear Fear makes the body seem both self and threat.

Minor

Fear of God The ego fears God’s Presence because it undoes the ego. Decision The hidden question of what it is for: purpose chosen now directs future effort.