Editorial March 19, 1955 Issue

OVERCOMING LIMITATION

Harold Molter

Christian Science properly understood and sincerely applied breaks every limitation known to mortals and reveals the ever present and abundant resources of God, which are available to all. Occasionally an individual finds his thought troubled by what he considers to be his insufficient income, or his failing business, or his limited education, environment, or opportunities. He may feel burdened by the care of a relative or by the discouraging evidence that his body is confined to a bed; or he may feel that he is held in bondage by some objectionable habit.

These are problems common to mankind, and they can be met manfully and confidently with the truths of Christian Science. But the purpose of our work must be greater than that of solving an immediate problem of limitation. Jesus' work in the tomb was not carried on merely to restore life to a material body. His object was to prove to mankind that Life is deathless and spiritual. In fact, Jesus proved to all men that neither death nor so-called material existence has anything to do with man's real being as a son of God. And he assured us that we too will reflect the perfection, completeness, and fullness of divine Love if we follow in his footsteps.

This, then, is the work of each one of us, whatever the problem of limitation may appear to be: to become convinced, through earnest study and prayer, that all of the beliefs of material existence are without reality or power. This fact enables us to see more clearly the great truth of man's fearless, sinless, perfect entity as an idea of God, of Spirit. And in the light of this truth every evidence of limitation must give way as certainly as darkness gives place to light. The result is improved health and better living conditions, as well as release from enslaving habits—mental, moral, and physical.

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