Article March 26, 1904 Issue

True Government

MARIAN W. HERING.

"The Christianly scientific man reflects the divine law, thus becoming a law unto himself" (Science and Health, p. 458).

The above statement from the pen of our Leader sounds the keynote of true government, government not by one mortal over others, but of individual man by divine Principle in accordance with Christ's demand, "Deny thyself." The revelation of Truth promises infinite blessings "to him that overcometh," even that he "shall inherit all things."

As the strength of a nation or of any body of people resides in the character of its members, and the strength of individual character results from obedience to divine law, which is possible only through the overcoming of that mortal-self mind which is enmity to God, so true government is established among men through growth in Christian character and in no other way. God does not work through force, personal opinion or undue influence, and therefore these means are not to be commended. Their tendency is toward disintegration and weakness, rather than toward that unity and strength which is secured through individual freedom, patience, and brotherly love. These will enable us to work for the common good, to keep pace with our neighbors, neither crowding them nor falling behind, but walking in that charity which "suffereth long and is kind," and which is not "puffed up."

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