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If we look at the polarization in today’s world between nations, political parties, races, genders, and so on, we can easily see that the one thing all these conflicting viewpoints lack most, is love for each other. We don’t have to like or agree with everyone, however we can practice love and goodwill toward everyone. In fact, we must. If we don’t, solutions to our problems will never be found.
Is this simplistic? Well, Christ Jesus didn’t think so. In fact, his message of love for one another is one of two key points in his teachings. The first is to love God, and the second is to love our fellow man. Not surprisingly, the simplest and most important directive is also the most difficult to practice. Jesus’ teaching on love changed the religious trajectory of the entire world and is still doing so over 2,000 years later.
SEE THROUGH THE DECEPTIONS OF EVIL
Metaphysical Application Ideas for the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson on: “Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced” for May 23—29, 2022 by Craig L. Ghislin, C.S.
As David does, John, is fully invested in the recognition of God as Love (citation B1—I John 4:16 . Speaking on behalf of all Christians, he assures them that this gives their lives a deeper dimension and equips them to maintain a buoyant outlook despite the challenges facing them….
Live your Thanksgiving! Open the Door of Your Heart to Gratitude!
Metaphysical Application Ideas for the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson on: “Thanksgiving” For Thanksgiving Week and Day, 2021 By Craig L. Ghislin, C.S. of Godfrey, IL
RISE AND BE FREE!
Metaphysical Application Ideas for the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lesson on “Everlasting Punishment” for October 25—31, 2021 by Craig L. Ghislin, C.S.
“Turn On, Tune In, and Experience God!”
Here we see that turning on and tuning in to God bring results. Like the rising of the sun, it’s inevitable and unstoppable. When we’re looking to God, we’ll never run dry of inspiration, or any needful thing. Tuning in to God as our Source, we will always be filled.
Are you used to getting things fast? These days a wide variety of goods and services are at the end of our fingertips and the click of a mouse. We’re not used to waiting for things. To wait requires patience. In fact, the subject of this Lesson implies the need for patience. Probation means: “the act of proving; trial; examination; any proceeding designed to ascertain truth” (Student’s Reference Dictionary). How does this apply to prayer? In Christian Science there is an expectation of quick healing, and if things take more time than we expected we can be tempted to get frustrated and discouraged. None-the-less, we persevere because we have hope. Our hope isn’t that eventually time will allow the body to heal itself, nor in the latest scientific discoveries. Our hope is fueled by knowing that we are in the process of ascertaining the truth about ourselves as children of God. Like the psalmist in the Golden Text, our “expectation is from him” (Ps 62:5).
Throughout the Bible we have sterling examples of magnifying the good. Even in the midst of the deepest challenges, believers look whole-heartedly to God. The Responsive Reading fleshes out the understanding that no matter where we are—or think we are—no matter how difficult the circumstance, we are always guided, cared for, and protected by God. Note that the psalmist isn’t blindly ignoring challenges. He notices them, but he’s neither distracted nor consumed by them. Confident that everything that befalls him works for good in his experience, the psalmist welcomes correction of any wayward thoughts. His approach is effective because, as this Lesson points out, only the good is real. Paul finishes with the strong conviction “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Rom. 8:31).