You may believe this course requires sacrifice of all you really hold dear.

In one sense that is true, for you hold dear the things that crucify God's Son. And it is the course's aim to set him free.

But do not be mistaken about what sacrifice means...

It always means the giving up of what you want.

And what, oh teacher of God, is it that you want?

You have been called by God, and you have answered.

Would you now sacrifice that Call?

Few have heard it as yet, and they can but turn to you.

There is no other hope in all the world that they can trust.

There is no other voice in all the world that echoes God's.

If you would sacrifice the truth, they stay in hell. And if they stay, you will remain with them.

Do not forget that sacrifice is total. There are no "half sacrifices."

The Word of God has no exceptions. It is this that makes It holy and beyond the world.

It is Its holiness that points to God.

It is Its holiness that makes you safe.

It is denied if you attack any brother for anything.

For it is here the split with God occurs. A split that is impossible. A split that cannot happen. Yet a split in which you surely will believe, because you have set up a situation that is impossible. And in this situation the impossible can seem to happen.

It seems to happen at the "sacrifice" of truth.

Teacher of God, do not forget the meaning of sacrifice, and remember what each decision you make must mean in terms of cost.

What would you teach?

Remember only what you would learn. For it is here that your concern should be.

Atonement is for you. Your learning claims it and your learning gives it. The world contains it not, but learn this course and it is yours.