Mayse Braga's lecture at Comunhão Espírita de Brasília
"Lessons from Jesus Christ:
where you are not well received, get away as quickly as possible.
Christ, the most perfect soul that ever lived on Earth, also set limits.
He spoke of limits to the disciples when he advised that when they went two by two on their task of good, if they were not well received in a certain city or in a certain house, they should take off the sandals they were wearing, hit them against each other to shake the dust off the sandals, that they should not take from one place to another even the dust of the city where they had not been well received.
So, that was the limit.
Because the disciples knew that in certain places, in certain, in certain regions, they would be ostracized.
And in the symbolism of shaking the dust off their sandals, Jesus meant to say:
"Forget what happened and go to a new city, to a new task, to start over."
The expression "to shake the dust off your sandals" is a biblical phrase that Jesus used to instruct his disciples.
It is mentioned in different Gospels, such as Matthew 10:14, Mark 6:11, and Luke 9:5.
The meaning of the expression is a symbolic gesture of detachment and protest.
When the disciples entered a city or house and were not well received or their message was rejected, they were to shake the dust off their feet as they left.
This act represented:
* Detachment:
They were not to cling to what had happened or take with them the negative impressions or the "dirt" of that rejection.
The idea was to leave any trace of that place behind.
* Testimony against them:
The gesture also served as a warning and a symbolic testimony against the city or people who rejected the message.
Jesus indicated that the judgment for these cities would be more severe than for Sodom and Gomorrah, cities known for their perversity.
Therefore, the phrase is a metaphor for the importance of moving on after rejection, without carrying the weight of the past, and leaving the responsibility of the decision to those who rejected the message.
The speaker in the video, Mayse Braga, interprets this passage within the context of Spiritism as a teaching about the need to walk away from environments and people who do us harm, without holding a grudge or clinging to negative experiences.
Who is Mayse Braga
Mayse Braga is a renowned Brazilian spiritist speaker, known for her lectures and work in disseminating Spiritism.
She is dedicated to speaking about topics such as life, the challenges of society, reincarnation, charity, and spiritual evolution.
She is also associated with the Comunhão Espírita de Brasília, where she has been active for many years, and is known for her joyful and enlightening communication style.
Here are some links related to her work and the organization she is affiliated with:
* Mayse Braga's website: http://maysebraga.com.br/
* Comunhão Espírita de Brasília website:
https://www.comunhaoespirita.org.br/
* Comunhão Espírita de Brasília YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@comunhaoespiritadebrasilia
Claro! Abaixo segue a tradução para o inglês, acompanhada da análise detalhada sobre a visão da doutrina espírita acerca de Jesus, com links expandidos das obras principais, quando disponíveis online em inglês (ou, quando não houver versão oficial em inglês, o link em português).
🔍 Spiritualist Doctrine's View on Jesus – According to Spiritism
1. Jesus as a Pure Spirit
In The Spirits’ Book by Allan Kardec (Question 625), the following question is asked:
“What is the most perfect type that God has offered to man to serve as a guide and model?”
The answer given by the Higher Spirits is simple and direct:
“Jesus.”
In the Spiritist view, Jesus is the highest moral and spiritual model ever offered to humanity. He is a pure spirit, a being who has already reached the summit of spiritual evolution.
- He did not come to Earth for his own spiritual advancement, but rather as a divine emissary, already morally perfect, to guide the less evolved spirits (i.e., humanity).
- He is considered the moral compass for all incarnate and discarnate souls.
🔗 The Spirits' Book (English PDF):
https://www.ssbaltimore.org/PDF/Spirits.pdf
2. Jesus is Not God, but a Divine Spirit
Spiritism does not identify Jesus as God (as in the doctrine of the Trinity), but sees him as a created spirit, like all others, who has attained perfection.
- God is the only eternal, uncreated, immutable being, the Supreme Intelligence and Creator of all things (The Spirits’ Book, Q.1);
- Jesus is a “Son of God”, as are all spirits, but he is the most advanced and pure spirit ever to incarnate on Earth;
- He is the planetary governor, according to Emmanuel, through Chico Xavier in the book A Caminho da Luz (The Way to the Light).
🔗 A Caminho da Luz (Portuguese original):
https://www.febeditora.com.br/a-caminho-da-luz-ebook
🔗 The Way to the Light (partial translation):
https://spiritistbooks.org
3. The Mission of Jesus on Earth
According to Spiritism, Jesus came to Earth with a sacred mission:
- To teach love, forgiveness, humility, and spiritual truth through his example and teachings;
- To demonstrate that spiritual values are superior to material ones;
- To prepare humanity for the understanding of the immortal soul and the life beyond;
- To fulfill Divine Law (not to create a new religion or impose rituals).
Thus, Spiritism emphasizes that Jesus was not a founder of a religious institution, but rather the personification of Divine Law in action.
4. Jesus and the Gospels in the Light of Spiritism
The moral teachings of Jesus are seen by Spiritists as eternal and universal truths.
In The Gospel According to Spiritism (1864), Allan Kardec compiles and comments on many of Jesus’ teachings, presenting them in a rational, spiritual, and universal context.
Highlights of the work include:
- Deep analysis of the Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount);
- Emphasis on charity, humility, and moral reform;
- Clarification that true religion is the one that transforms the individual morally;
- Interpretation of parables and lessons based on the spiritist understanding of reincarnation and divine justice.
🔗 The Gospel According to Spiritism (Full English Translation):
https://www.ssbaltimore.org/PDF/Gospel.pdf
5. Jesus and the Law of Spiritual Progress
Spiritism teaches that all spirits are created simple and ignorant, and that they evolve through multiple incarnations until they reach perfection.
Jesus, in this doctrine:
- Has already reached the highest level of moral evolution;
- No longer reincarnates for personal advancement, but only for divine missions;
- Is the prototype of what humanity is destined to become.
Thus, Jesus is not an exception to spiritual law, but the living proof of what is possible for every soul.
6. Universal and Interreligious View
Spiritism does not limit truth to itself.
It recognizes the greatness of other spiritual leaders (e.g., Buddha, Krishna, Moses, Socrates), but affirms that Jesus is the most elevated spirit who has ever incarnated on Earth.
His teachings:
- Are not the exclusive property of any religion;
- Belong to humanity as a whole;
- Are in harmony with the laws of nature and the universe, as revealed by the spirits.
✅ Conclusion
According to Spiritist Doctrine:
- Jesus is not God, but the most morally and spiritually perfect being to walk the Earth;
- He is a Pure Spirit, the guide and model for all humanity;
- His mission was to exemplify Divine Law and prepare humanity for spiritual growth;
- His teachings, rational and universal, form the core of Spiritist ethics.
Thus, Jesus in Spiritism is the eternal guide, whose life and message transcend dogma, ritual, or sect, and point humanity toward a future of spiritual enlightenment, peace, and fraternity.
📚 Recommended Books (Free Downloads)
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The Spirits’ Book (Allan Kardec) – English PDF
🔗 https://www.ssbaltimore.org/PDF/Spirits.pdf -
The Gospel According to Spiritism (Allan Kardec) – English PDF
🔗 https://www.ssbaltimore.org/PDF/Gospel.pdf -
The Way to the Light (A Caminho da Luz) – English (partial)
🔗 https://spiritistbooks.org -
Heaven and Hell (Allan Kardec) – English PDF
🔗 https://www.ssbaltimore.org/PDF/Heaven.pdf -
The Mediums’ Book (Allan Kardec) – English PDF
🔗 https://www.ssbaltimore.org/PDF/Mediums.pdf
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