Article March 2, 1940 Issue

Without Variableness

HAROLD C. LEWIS

The Apostle James in beautiful words assures us, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." Christian Science reveals that because God is All-in-all, the only creator, unchanging and harmonious, the real man and the real universe are likewise unchangeable. That which fluctuates, manifesting plenty today and want tomorrow, health at one time and sickness at another, is not in accord with the truth of being. These mutations go on in mortal belief only, and never touch reality. Hence, we rise above them as we understand the truth of being. Jesus said, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

The statement that with God "is no variableness, neither shadow of turning," has far-reaching implications. Because God is unchanging, His relationship to man, His laws governing man, and His provisions for man's sustenance and well-being are unchanging. If therefore Christ Jesus, through his understanding of God, healed the sick, fed the multitude, and raised the dead, the same spiritual law will do so now, when rightly applied, according to his promise, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also." Our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, says (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 135), "The miracle introduces no disorder, but unfolds the primal order, establishing the Science of God's unchangeable law."

Chance and change represent the variableness of mortal belief, not the truth of being. Human experience, based on the belief of life and intelligence in matter, may change from abundance to lack, from health to disease, and from joy to sorrow. Such changes go on as mortal thinking changes. The testimony of the senses will diminish as we forsake material thinking and plant ourselves on the firm foundation of spiritual truth. Spiritual things, unchangeable and unchanging, alone represent the real.

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