Article March 3, 1917 Issue

Let Thine Eye Be Single

ALICE HALE COHEN

Christian Science lets in the light of divine Mind upon human affairs through correct reasoning based upon divine Principle as underlying all cause and effect, thus bringing out in logical sequence the necessary steps to be taken. Error, on the other hand, through incorrect reasoning based upon the supposition of life, intelligence, and substance in matter, struggles to hold human affairs under the domination and control of the adversary, or that which would hinder and oppose the advance of truth in the human consciousness. The pretentious arguments projected through this false line of reasoning would attempt to lure thought away from the recognition of divine law and order and endeavor to separate man and the universe from right operation in Principle. It therefore follows that if results are to be held in line with the divine process of unfoldment and fulfilment, reasoning must be held unwaveringly in line with divine Mind unobstructed by human opinions and influence.

Experience teaches that in proportion as we look away from God for supply, wisdom, enlightenment, guidance, these are necessarily lost sight of, as they diminish in the ratio of their distance from the divine source. At no time, therefore, should there be a clearer call for vigilance and alertness than in the election of church officers, as many temptations having as their object the enforcement of human methods and the exercise of human rather than divine control are apt to present themselves.

One of the arguments frequently presenting itself at this time is that one has not been a member of the church very long, hence does not know for whom to vote. The correct solution of a mathematical problem involves unhesitating acceptance of the fact that it must be sought according to a rule and order based upon an underlying mathematical law. Even so should the solution of every problem be sought by the Christian Scientist in divine Principle, which reveals the law and order of spiritual reasoning as being intact. This lets in the light, holding results in line with good, whereas the human reason acting through human opinions can yield nothing but its own darkness. God, divine Mind, alone can enlighten ignorance, as God alone is the source of wisdom. In the light of this understanding the one point to be considered in this problem is the protection of man's God-given ability to act in accordance with divine Principle by keeping thought free from everything which would tend to delay the manifestation of God's spiritual government.

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