Editorial February 10, 1951 Issue

"LET MY PEOPLE GO"

Robert Ellis Key

When Moses was called by God to lead the children of Israel out of the bondage of Egypt, he at first shrank from the task. He based his doubt on three arguments: first his own inability, secondly his ignorance of the nature of God, and thirdly the people's refusal to admit that he had been divinely commissioned. These objections were overruled by the voice of God, assuring him that his ability was to be found in the great I AM, and not within his human personality. Moses was aware of the fact that he would meet with resistance from Pharaoh, but he was assured of eventual success and of the people's acceptance of his inspired leadership. He took up the task of liberation at God's command.

Once he was convinced that the impulse was from God, Moses went forward fearlessly. He was obedient to God and loved his people sufficiently to act on their behalf with unflinching courage and determination. In this action he was obedient to what Jesus subsequently defined as the two great commandments, the spirit of which Moses embodied in the Decalogue. At the outset he demanded an absolute separation from Egypt, insisting that Pharaoh should allow him to take his people a three-day journey into the wilderness, thus making their separation from Egypt complete. Those familiar with the Scriptural narrative will remember with what vehemence Pharaoh opposed the exodus. Step by step Moses broke down this opposition, demanding a complete and decisive release.

Christian Scientists learn to interpret the Scriptures spiritually. They find it a necessity to make a clear dividing line between the material and the spiritual. They adopt this way of life and make it practical. In the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mary Baker Eddy writes (p.14), "Entirely separate from the belief and dream of material living, is the Life divine, revealing spiritual understanding and the consciousness of man's dominion over the whole earth."

Send a comment to the editors

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit

"LET MY PEOPLE GO"

We'd love to hear from you!

Sign up for unlimited access