Article March 7, 1931 Issue

Demand

GLADYS CLARA FORSDICK

To every student of Christian Science engaged in the activities of the business world, there must oftentimes come the earnest desire to possess a true and scientific knowledge of demand. Broadly speaking, activity in the business world is based on two things, supply and demand; and the business man is, therefore, ever desirous of finding a constant demand for that which he has to supply. He seems at times, however, to meet with disappointment, discouragement, or even failure; but with grateful and courageous application of the true understanding of demand, as revealed in Christian Science, he will find himself lifted above disturbing, discouraging experiences.

What, then, is the truth about demand? On page 595 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs. Eddy defines "Thummim" as "Perfection; the eternal demand of divine Science." This bears out our Master's teaching; for did he not command, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect," a command that stands good for all mankind throughout all ages? "Be ye therefore perfect" means the expression of love, gentleness, tenderness, compassion, patience, peace, purity, harmony, gladness, gratitude, unselfishness, truth, justice, and honesty. It is a demand for every spiritual quality. Demand, then, is spiritual; and being spiritual it is constant. It varies not, never lessens, never decreases, and never ceases. Moreover, God demands what man is able to perform, and what by reflection he is capable of giving. And, being spiritual, demand can never be wrong, and can never fluctuate or fail.

Does so-called mortal mind try to persuade us that something desirable is being demanded of us that we are incapable of doing or giving? Then we must realize that this suggestion is erroneous, unreal, untrue, and that all true demand is controlled by God, and is for man's good always. God alone demands; and His demand is for spiritual thinking and acting, for the constant consciousness, expression, and manifestation of good. Demand, then, from God is not in, of, from, or for matter; it is purely spiritual.

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