T-7.I

The Last Step

The section contrasts the ego’s bargaining with Love’s extension, letting the Holy Spirit translate perception toward timeless knowledge while God completes the awakening in the last step.

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Motif¶	Key moment¶	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Primary
▲ MilestoneLove extends outward eternally from Source to creation.	▲ Milestone
Pillar
Creation adds to the Kingdom; giving is how increase occurs.
Creation is Love extending outward; bargaining and competition are its denial.
Supporting
The last step is timeless; creations do not become true gradually.
Unlimited gifts replace bargains and the fear of loss.
Words can point, but God alone restores knowledge.
Creation is forever, but never a process in time.
The Holy Spirit translates the temporary into the timeless as the last step nears.
Creation extends because what is shared stays whole.
Minor
You can increase the Sonship by creating with God, not alone.
God takes the last step; nothing was ever hidden.
God’s Will is unlimited giving; bargaining blocks your gifts.
Bargaining for rights: competitiveness limits giving and peace.
Creation isn’t reciprocal: God is Source, not effect.
Full sharing with God outstrips every word and symbol.
Echo
Words are symbols; let them be translated into true meaning.
Bargaining and reciprocal rights limit giving; refuse the trade.
Vigilance as remembrance of your power to extend.

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