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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Motif¶	Key moment¶	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

Primary
Loveless evaluation keeps the ego’s verdict alive inside me.
Two evaluations compete: the ego condemns, the Holy Spirit knows you.
Supporting
Peace follows the evaluation you choose; retaliation reveals the ego’s.
Let the Holy Spirit evaluate you; the ego’s verdict keeps you inadequate.
The Holy Spirit evaluates with Love; the ego never does.
Accepting Atonement keeps peace; ego self-evaluation brings unhappiness.
Measure your choices by God’s worth: peace abides in our joint will.
▲ MilestoneChosen smallness: dare to question the ego’s starting point.	▲ Milestone
Salvation is immediate: brothers everywhere, chances everywhere, joy now.
Minor
Salvation isn’t solitary: a joint will for happiness is already shared.
If salvation is real, its means must already be given.
The ego doubts perception; the Holy Spirit knows identity.
Peace rests on accepting Atonement; the ego fears the obvious truth.
When love contradicts the ego, it attacks your motives and self-worth.
The ego fears what is obvious and attacks loving responses.
Peace rests in our joint will for happiness with God.

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