Article July 31, 1937 Issue

"Let him deny himself"

THOMAS LOVATT WILLIAMS

The aim of all true Christians is to follow the teachings and example of Christ Jesus in daily living. His life was the pattern to which all, sooner or later, must conform. Consequently his words, as recorded in the Gospels, are the most precious sayings in the world, for they represent the wisdom of one who in every way expressed his sonship with God.

No admonition uttered by Christ Jesus is more definite than this: "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." There has been much misapprehension of these words, but the teachings of Christian Science have made the interpretation so plain that a new joy is found in applying and using the Master's counsel in daily living, and with such obedience come rich results.

In considering this sentence we should remember Jesus' teaching, "It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing." He attached no importance to the mere abstention from material things, for he knew that men could pray in public and fast from the things of the flesh, and yet be sinful and unrepentant. Something more than formal worship is required of his followers, and exactly what this requirement is, has been clearly pointed out by Mary Baker Eddy.

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