Article August 27, 1932 Issue

Expressing Divine Principle

ALFRED MARSHALL VAUGHN

Nearly everyone has felt the keen sense of satisfaction which comes from doing something unselfish. In doing the unselfish act we are proving that man is governed by divine Principle, Love, which is the source of all bliss. So in the degree that we prove that man is at-one with divine Principle we experience peace and joy.

Many perhaps overlook the fact that one often has the opportunity to prove that divine Love is the Principle of spiritual man. Each expression of courtesy can become, not something done because good manners require that it be done, but a genuine effort to be thoughtful of the welfare of others, to express love, the endeavor to bring a greater sense of the ever-presence of the operation of divine Love to each one to whom we have the opportunity to be courteous.

Many have felt the desire to do great things, and some have experienced the joy of accomplishment which comes from doing something great. Few, perhaps, realize that in each task, however small, one has the opportunity to prove, by doing the task well, that man is governed by perfect Principle. As we accept each opportunity to prove that man is the expression of perfect Principle, we see that each unselfish act, each expression of genuine courtesy, each duty well performed, is a great thing; and we learn to fill our every hour with these great things, and thus increase our joy.

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