My understanding is that when our Souls were first created they weren't downloaded with programs that made it impossible for us to have free will. As a result we were created with incomplete knowledge. As a result we make many mistakes as we try to find the most wisest and loving way of existence that is possible.
There is a lot of negativity in this World not because we need it, but because a lot of Souls are having difficulty finding a positive way of being. Amongst the mistakes that can be made are being influenced by negative beings. If one naively takes an "everything is cool" approach, one is more likely to be deceived by the unfriendly influences that mislead people.
Evil is a possibility in this Universe just as good is. Wonderful will be the day when all Souls have found that love is the preferential way rather than a way that doesn't care about the welfare of others and in many cases causes others to suffer. Suffering that is real no matter how one (perhaps a questionable channeled source or guru) tries to spin it. For example, the many children who are forced into prostitution.
Yes, sometimes the bad helps us appreciate that which is good. But how many children need to be forced into prostitution, how many women need to beaten, and so on, in order for us to get to the point where we can appreciate that which is good?
Cautions vs rules? I suppose if I was motivated by love "cautions" is the answer. I've had a lot of experiences with spirits and I believe caution needs to be taken.
seagull wrote on Sep 29th, 2013 at 7:41am:I assume that much of the previous post contains cautions, not rules for people to follow. Without shadows there would be no appreciation of the light. I always say, do what works for you.