Many are willing to open the eyes of the people to the power of good resident in divine Mind, but they are not so willing to point out the evil in human thought, and expose evil's hidden mental ways of accomplishing iniquity.
Showing posts with label Self-deception. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Self-deception. Show all posts
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Day 284: Revelation xii. 13-16
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Day 204: The Christian State
You command the situation if you understand that mortal existence is a state of self-deception and not the truth of being. Mortal mind is constantly producing on mortal body the results of false opinions; and it will continue to do so, until mortal error is deprived of its imaginary powers by Truth, which sweeps away the gossamer web of mortal illusion. The most Christian state is one of rectitude and spiritual understanding, and this is best adapted for healing the sick. Never conjure up some new discovery from dark forebodings regarding disease and then acquaint your patient with it.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Day 30: The Great Distance
Mary Baker Eddy writes of the shock that arises when someone realizes the great distance between himself and Truth. That when we recognize that distance, we should weep over the warning, instead of denying truth or mocking the goodness.
She must have know anyone reading the book would experience the same realization of the distance and have to deal with the shock.
But there is an additional idea I would like to add. Turning back or just stopping here on my spiritual journey isn’t an option. I’m sure it is for some people. Perhaps they weren’t committed but were just dabbling. Similar to the passport analogy Mary Baker Eddy employs.
I might be a Neanderthal in a spiritual sense but turning around or stopping isn’t a choice. Yeah, I see the distance. But I’m going anyway. If you are reading this, you are too. Good!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Day 204:Self-Deception
This reading continues Mary Baker Eddy’s explanation of healing both sin and disease with the same method. She explains mortal existence as:
You command the situation if you understand that mortal existence is a state of self-deception and not the truth of being.
There is a level of self-deception that looks a whole lot like self-preservation but I’m working on that.
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