Christian Science Special Topic by Mary Baker Eddy Institute ~ Good, good
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| 1 | June 13 2022 |
GOOD, good | Introduction iii:4 Science & Health Glossary 587 Prayer 3:12 |
There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. — Shakespeare intro to SH iii:4 GOOD. God; Spirit; omnipotence; omniscience; om- nipresence; omni-action. Glossary SH 587 The Divine Being must be reflected by man, — else man is not the image and likeness of the patient, tender, and true, the One "altogether lovely;" but to 15 understand God is the work of eternity, and demands absolute consecration of thought, energy, and desire. Prayerful ingratitude How empty are our conceptions of Deity! We admit 18 theoretically that God is good, omnipotent, omni- present, infinite, and then we try to give information to this infinite Mind. We plead 21 for unmerited pardon and for a liberal outpouring of benefactions. Are we really grateful for the good already received? Then we shall avail ourselves of the 24 blessings we have, and thus be fitted to receive more. Gratitude is much more than a verbal expression of thanks. Action expresses more gratitude than speech. 27 If we are ungrateful for Life, Truth, and Love, and yet return thanks to God for all blessings, we are in- sincere and incur the sharp censure our Master pro- 30 nounces on hypocrites. In such a case, the only acceptable prayer is to put the finger on the lips and remember our blessings. While the heart is far from 1 divine Truth and Love, we cannot conceal the ingrati- tude of barren lives. SH Prayer 3:12 |