Article May 30, 1925 Issue

The Law of Supply

DOROTHY C. GREEN

Mankind is ever busy making laws. With each added invention, custom, or condition there arises a new law or series of laws to handle the situation. The benefits from these laws are in direct proportion to their right animus and the obedience accorded them. Proof of this is given daily in the various regulations laid down for handling the vast and increasing traffic in our large cities. The regulations are designed for the protection of all who come within their reach. One who is promptly obedient to the signals given in accordance with the regulations finds himself in a position of safety, however dense the traffic. But if one ignores these rules and signals, he becomes a menace to himself and others.

The laws of men are at best but symbolical of the divine laws of "the one Mind which makes and governs man and the universe," to quote Mrs. Eddy's words on page 539 of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." Thus there is constantly operating a divine law of supply, which benefits all in proportion as it is obeyed; for this law of supply makes demands of one, even as do the traffic regulations.

The first requirement of the divine law of supply is obedience to the First Commandment, as set forth in the Bible,—"Thou shalt have no other gods before me." One must turn his thoughts in the right direction—that is, toward God—and realize that good is omnipresent. Assumption of the absence of any good thing is a step in the wrong direction, and may prove harmful not only to the disobedient one, but to his household, his community, or even his nation.

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