UFBL Statements of Faith Flashcards
What is statement of faith #1? (Hint: God’s will)
WE BELIEVE that it is God’s will that every individual on the face of this earth should live a healthy, happy, and prosperous life.
What is statement of faith #2? (Hint: Kingdom of God)
WE BELIEVE that such a life is within the reach of each one of us and the way to its attainment begins with the realization that the Kingdom of God is within us, waiting for us to bring it into expression.
What is statement of faith #3? (Hint: How do we bring the Kingdom forth?)
WE BELIEVE that we can bring this Kingdom forth by practicing the universal spiritual principles handed down through the ages and taught by our Way-shower, Jesus Christ.
What is statement of faith #4? (Hint: the key to happy and successful living)
WE BELIEVE with Jesus that our experiences are the reflections of our beliefs and therefore the key to happy and successful living is right thinking followed by right action.
What is statement of faith #5? (Hint: the basis for right thinking)
WE BELIEVE with Jesus that the basis for right thinking is LOVE - love of God and all that is good in ourselves and others.
What is statement of faith #6? (Hint: the “still small voice”)
WE BELIEVE that learning to listen to the whispering of the “still small voice” within us will ensure that we are guided into right action.
What is statement of faith #7? (Hint: enabling people to provide for themselves)
WE BELIEVE that rather than devoting our primary efforts to providing for the needy of the world, the time has come to make available to all people everywhere a teaching that will enable them to provide for themselves by learning to release the divine potential within them.
What is statement of faith #8? (Hint: UFBL is a vehicle)
We BELIEVE that the Universal Foundation for Better Living is a vehicle for the spreading of such a teaching.
What is statement of faith #9? (Hint: a mighty new wind)
WE BELIEVE that a mighty new wind is blowing. People everywhere are hungry for practical techniques that will show them how to fulfill the good desires of their hearts. We in the UFBL believe that we have these techniques and we offer them to everyone without distinction, confident that with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can teach all who are willing to learn how to overcome whatever would keep them from their highest good.
The 3 Closing Statements
We believe in God!
We believe in humanity!
We believe in the Universal Foundation for Better Living!
What is the mission of UFBL according to UFBL.org?
The Mission of the Foundation is to organize, coordinate and encourage the establishment, growth, and development of its member churches, centers, and study groups.
What is the vision of UFBL according to UFBL.org?
The Universal Foundation for Better Living aspires to be an empowering agent that prepares and supports leaders and their congregations to do ministry effectively in the world.
