T-4.VI

The Rewards of God

Chapter 4 — The Illusions of the Ego

Threat and pain expose the ego’s empty rewards, while a simple decision to choose again brings joining, gratitude, and shared salvation—the quiet evidence of God’s lasting reward.

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Primary

Ego Threat is misread: ego has power only through allegiance.

Pillar

Decision Choose your rewards: let outcomes show which guide you followed.

Supporting

Joining Gratitude to a brother opens the way to shared recognition of God. Separation The separated mind maintains itself by dissociation. Sonship Gratitude to the Sonship makes holy perception possible and general. Giving / Receiving Gratitude received by extending healing to a brother. Teaching–Learning Learning shifts when joy, not pain, is used as reinforcement. Love Love has one function: restore right order through recognizing brotherhood.

Minor

Perception—Knowledge Holy perception narrows the gap and invites knowledge. Salvation Salvation is a collaborative venture; the brother teaches you God. Cause and Effect Allegiance grants power; peace and chaos reveal the chosen teacher. Illusions Pain is an ego interpretation; God’s gifts are recognized as lasting. Changelessness Truth continues uninterrupted, even when it is not recognized. Faith Let results teach you: borrow Jesus’ trust in you. Peace Peace is the reward that reveals which teacher I chose.

Echo

Atonement Atonement extends through channels; strength is lent where yours seems lacking. Kingdom If you are the Kingdom, you can be led back gently. Creation / Extension Gratitude to a brother remembers creation still awaiting awareness.