Article July 13, 1940 Issue

"Seek ye first"

SARA BLACK LITTLE

One who seemed to be passing through a period where there was great need for many things, such a health and supply, took up the study of Christian Science, as set forth in the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.

The text from the sixth chapter of Matthew, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you," appeared in a current Lesson-Sermon in the Christian Science Quarterly. As the things which seemed quite necessary were slow in appearing, this one paused to ponder these words. It gradually dawned upon her that the things which had been absorbing much attention were, so to speak, the by-products which came as a natural result of right seeking: "the kingdom of God, and his righteousness," was the desired goal. The text was then made the subject of much study, and an earnest effort was made to apply what was revealed through this work.

The citation begins with the word "seek." To seek requires activity. An effort must be put forth. There can be no true seeking without striving. This effort is not primarily physical, but mental, an endeavor to listen for God's voice, an earnest desire to think correctly about the words read, in order to get their meaning and then put it into practice in daily living. Mrs. Eddy writes (Science and Health, p. 323): "In order to apprehend more, we must put into practice what we already know. we must recollect that Truth is demonstrable when understood, and that good is not understood until demonstrated."

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