Article April 9, 1938 Issue

The Naturalness of Good

JAMES C. THOMPSON

The word "natural" is defined in a dictionary as that which is "true to nature" or "conformed to truth or reality." And a definition of the word "nature" is, "the source or essence of the life of the universe." The life, words, and works of Christ Jesus proved beyond a doubt that God is the only cause, and that He is good and always produces good. The Master said, "There is none good but one, that is, God;" also, "A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit." Jesus' life and works were the confirmation of his words.

It is an established and a generally accepted fact that the entire ministry of Jesus expressed good only, the nature of God. The Master knew that God is wholly good in nature, in essence and character; and this correct knowing silenced and destroyed the appearances of evil in its every guise. To know God aright is to be aware of good as the infinite One, All, the only presence, power, intelligence, here and everywhere, now and forever; it is to know God as all-inclusive Spirit or Mind.

The universe, including man, is embraced in infinite Mind and is the expression of Mind's own self-containment. Therefore, man is endowed with every quality of Mind; he is endowed with the faculties of perception, comprehension, judgment, expression. He has the ability by reflection now and always, and in all ways, consciously to perceive, experience, and express the qualities of his Father-Mother God, good. This is true because man is created by God, constituted, conditioned, environed, sustained, and governed by the law of omnipresent and omnipotent good. Man, the reflection of Mind, is grand and noble, yea, above and beyond sin and frailty—all phases of evil belief—for he is at one with God. Of our true selfhood John said, "Now are we the sons of God."

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