Article June 17, 1922 Issue

Overcoming

REGINA B. M. NASH

In his epistle to the Romans, Paul writes, "Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." A Christian Scientist recently was grateful for beginning to understand the import of this admonition, as well as of that to the Galatians, "Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." One should, therefore, never allow thoughts of discouragement or dismay, of anything unlike divine Love, to occupy even the least space in one's mental realm. Instead, he should be sure that his thinking is filled with good; for by good is belief of evil, in all its many phases, overcome.

A Christian Scientist should never be weary of doing his Father's work; for at the right time and in the right way he will receive his reward according to his well-doing. It is always to be remembered that God's promises are sure and unalterable; so, yield not to discouragement, the entering wedge of error through which are admitted a host of evils. If work performed unselfishly and almost unceasingly be not recognized or appreciated by those you attempt to bless, remember that "the very hairs of your head are all numbered." Mrs. Eddy has written in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 22), "When the smoke of battle clears away, you will discern the good you have done, and receive according to your deserving."

One's prayer should be for a more enlarged and correct understanding of Truth that he may be better able to meet and master every erroneous phase of thought, rather than that his problems be made easier. However dark and dreary material seeming may be, divine Love is ever present and omnipotent, and therefore always available. If we press faithfully on, in obedience and trust, the knowledge of Christian Science gained through our efforts will reveal the light which dispels the darkness and gloom, and whose effulgence shows us peace and harmony.

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