Reading the therapeutic contract

Day # 12

#organizational theory and the example of the people of Israel

In the previous post I started talking about the organisational perspective in the verses we read, and reflected on the circulatory system necessary for an organisation to function in a healthy way. As the task is handed down, anxiety has to be passed up and held for individuals to carry on with their tasks.

In the following verses the circulatory system is explained through the example of the people of Israel. The verses list psychic defences against being in touch with the truth, like denial, disavowal, misconception, distortion and delusion. But more importantly, they name the internal accountability system that will help deal with the anxiety of the task: being mindful of God and keeping the prayers.

2:38  We said, ‘Get out, all of you! But when guidance comes from Me, as it certainly will, there will be no fear for those who follow My guidance nor will they grieve

2:39  those who disbelieve and deny Our messages shall be the inhabitants of the Fire, and there they will remain.’

2:40  Children of Israel, remember how I blessed you. Honour your pledge to Me and I will honour My pledge to you: I am the One you should fear

2:41  Believe in the message I have sent down confirming what you already possess. Do not be the first to disbelieve in it, and do not sell My messages for a small price: I am the One of whom you should be mindful

2:42  Do not mix truth with falsehood, or hide the truth when you know it

2:43  Keep up the prayer, pay the prescribed alms, and bow your heads [in worship] with those who bow theirs

2:44  How can you tell people to do what is right and forget to do it yourselves, even though you recite the Scripture? Have you no sense

2:45  Seek help with steadfastness and prayer- though this is hard indeed for anyone but the humble

2:46  who know that they will meet their Lord and that it is to Him they will return

2:47  Children of Israel, remember how I blessed you and favoured you over other people

2:48  Guard yourselves against a Day when no soul will stand in place of another, no intercession will be accepted for it, nor any ransom; nor will they be helped

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