T-9.VII

The Two Evaluations

Chapter 9 — The Acceptance of the Atonement

Ego and Holy Spirit offer opposite evaluations; choosing again for Atonement aligns means with end, and peace returns as love replaces judgment in a shared Will.

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Ego Loveless evaluation keeps the ego’s verdict alive inside me. Holy Spirit Two evaluations compete: the ego condemns, the Holy Spirit knows you.

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Decision Peace follows the evaluation you choose; retaliation reveals the ego’s. Judgment Let the Holy Spirit evaluate you; the ego’s verdict keeps you inadequate. Love The Holy Spirit evaluates with Love; the ego never does. Peace Accepting Atonement keeps peace; ego self-evaluation brings unhappiness. Will of God Measure your choices by God’s worth: peace abides in our joint will. Littleness ▲ Milestone Chosen smallness: dare to question the ego’s starting point. Salvation Salvation is immediate: brothers everywhere, chances everywhere, joy now.

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Joining Salvation isn’t solitary: a joint will for happiness is already shared. Means—End If salvation is real, its means must already be given. Perception—Knowledge The ego doubts perception; the Holy Spirit knows identity. Atonement Peace rests on accepting Atonement; the ego fears the obvious truth. Attack When love contradicts the ego, it attacks your motives and self-worth. Fear The ego fears what is obvious and attacks loving responses. Oneness Peace rests in our joint will for happiness with God.