Article February 3, 1912 Issue

TO GOD'S GLORY

A. L. C. LUMSDEN.

The command given by Christ Jesus, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven," is one which the Christian Scientist should ever keep in thought; also the psalmist's injunction to "do all to the glory of God." He who has the privilege of knowing the truth, must always be striving to make use of his knowledge to benefit himself and others, and so bring its marvelous Principle and the rules of harmony before the world. He will find it his greatest joy to accomplish his daily task in such a way as to show that all things do "work together for good to them that love God," to those who follow the leadings of Truth. All things indeed work together for good; no matter how small some may appear, each has its part in Truth's economy, and harmony results in proportion as Christ's commands are heeded. That which seems "first" will often be "the last," and the last, or least, may appear of paramount importance when we have progressed beyond the present point of view.

While we think from a material standpoint, errors of judgment are bound to be innumerable, but when Truth's guidance is sought the true path and duty are revealed. Thus it is that the Christian Scientist does not have to await his opportunity to do his work for God, good, for this opportunity will be ever before him. It lies not alone in the great deeds to be accomplished by some, or by becoming prominent in the world's eyes, but in the little things of daily life one can always reflect the light of Truth. There is a scientific and harmonious way of doing everything, however insignificant it may appear, and it is in doing these small things that the Christian Scientist fits himself for greater works. There is progress always, so if one begins aright and keeps to the right path, the simplest things will lead upward and onward. Without the small beginnings, however, no progress can be made at all.

The Christian Scientist must make sure that his acts are not for self-glorification, nor to win the praise of men. He must watch that his thoughts and acts manifest that Mind "which was also in Christ Jesus," no matter whether they are of great or small importance from a worldly standpoint. In order that this Mind may be manifested in him and to him, the Christian Scientist has but to turn to Truth. He knows that God is Truth and is ever present. Resting his thoughts continually on God, the true path is revealed and the objects before him appear in their true light. This is inspiration, and through it the Christian Scientist will avoid the suffering which results from following the dictates of the human will. In perfect confidence he will go on doing what he has been taught, not seeking his own ends, but working his best for the glorification of the truth revealed to him.

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