Chapter #4

Book Of Melchizedek 2 ()

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11 The king's words led the subjects to deep reflection. Everyone, examining himself, inquired
reverently: - Will we be approved?! -
12 Surely they would be victorious, because they loved Salem and his laws, joined the voices in an
expressive song of faithfulness. At the end of the song, Adonías revealed his great secret:
13 — Those who are approved, inheriting this kingdom of peace, will receive my son as king, to whom I
will give the glorified throne of this Salem Victorio-sa. -
14 The revelation of the king was acclaimed by all with much joy. Adonijah, however, had not yet
revealed all his plan, so asking for silence, he continued:
15 —My son will hold a special scepter, in which I will seal all the right of dominion, his scepter,
symbolizing all harmony, will be a lute. -
16 Before this revelation that sensitized everyone, the prince prostrating himself at the feet of his father
cried motivated by much joy. Meanwhile, everyone applauded him with euphoria, yearning to see the
dawn of that day when peace would be victorious.

17 Adonijah, calling Samael to be with his son, concluded by saying:
18 - In the government of this victorious Salem, I have the purpose of making Samael the first after
Melchizedek. The parchment of the laws will be entrusted to him, and he must be the guardian of the
honor of this triumphant kingdom.






(Samael lets himself be dominated by feelings of greatness and pride. He keeps his plan secret and tries
to impose his concepts contrary to the law of parchment. Melchizedek manages to restore him to the
path of humility and righteousness, but again falls to being dominated by pride and greed.)
1 Samael, knowing Adonijah's plans for Salem's future, was filled with euphoria. He was now gazing at
that city like no other, imagining his future of glory. Considering the king's words, that he would be the
second in the kingdom, he let himself be dominated by a feeling of exaltation. He, who until then, in
obedience to the laws of parchment, had lived a life of humility, began to take pride in his position. In
his winding he felt by the throne, having Salem's subjects at his feet, praising his greatness with praise.

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Samael, totally dominated by that feeling, did not realize that he was being driven along a dangerous
road. The pride that seduced him was generating the selfishness that would later manifest in greed.
2 A week after the revelation of Adonijah, the subjects promoted a party in homage to Melchizedek, the
future king of Salem. Seeing him acclaimed for so many praises, Samael had his heart snatched away by
a strange feeling of envy, the result of pride and selfishness. He could not bear the thought of being left
in the background. Wasn't he as beautiful and wise as the prince ?! It was almost impossible to disguise
such a feeling of unhappiness.
3 In times past, Samael found indescribable pleasure in the moments when, beside the prince, he
recited the laws contained in the parchment, which were transformed into beautiful songs. Now, such
moments became unpleasant, for those principles contradicted their ideals. He decided, however, not
to reveal his feelings of rebellion. He would support the old-fashioned parchment until, with his
authority, he could exclude it from the new kingdom that would be established. Wouldn't he be the
guardian of those laws? That "victory" would seek to achieve through its influence and wisdom.
4 Judging to be able to influence the son of Adonías with his dreams of greatness, Samael approached
him with euphoria, and began to speak to him of the glories of the coming kingdom, where the two,
covered with honors, would enjoy the praises of a victorious Salem. They would be the heroes of the
most perfect kingdom established among men.
5 The delirious words of the honest subject brought concern and sadness to the young prince's heart,
for they did not reflect the teachings of love and humility of the parchment.
6 Seeing his intimate friend in danger, Melchizedek, with a tenderness never revealed, led him to the
side of the throne, where, taking the scroll, he began to read compassionately the following paragraphs:
7 — Salem's kingdom will be affirmed on humility, for this virtue is the basis of all true greatness.
8 Humility is the fruit of love, being contrary to pride, which can keep a creature caught in dust, making
it content with its limitations, deceiving it as if they were of infinite value.
9 Humility consists in forgetting oneself, and this, in a life of selfless service for others. -
10 Samael, struggling to cover up his indignation at the reading of the scroll that was outdated for him,
said to the prince, in a friend's advice:
11 —My good friend, we will reign in a victorious Salem, which will shine well above this scroll, whose
principles were faithfully fulfilled in these years of trial. Is not full freedom not the glory of Salem? Well,
know that complete freedom will not coexist with these laws, whose objective is locked at the end of
the five years. It is up to us to crown Salem with the honor of total freedom, which will generate endless
happiness. Such freedom is impossible to exist under the limitations of the scroll. -
12 The king's son shuddered a lot at his friend's words, which showed insanity. How to free him from
that path of death ?!