Article June 16, 1956 Issue

WHAT IS IT THAT GROWS?

PAUL H. EAMES

Every Christian Scientist is keenly interested in growth. He knows that real growth is spiritual. He knows that the progress of all mankind depends upon this growth. And he rejoices in the knowledge that growth is not controlled by physical forces, but by the law of God.

What is it that grows? It is our spiritual understanding of God which grows; it is our faith in God which is enlarged; it is our awareness of His presence and power which develops; it is the realization of our ability to reflect Him which increases. This growth is wholly spiritual. It takes place in individual consciousness. It is governed by divine Principle. It is normal, natural, and irresistible.

Scientific growth is the mandate of the one infinite, omnipotent Mind. Our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, on page 206 of her book "Miscellaneous Writings," says, "Growth is governed by intelligence; by the active, all-wise, law-creating, law-disciplining, law-abiding Principle, God." This statement declares the source, impetus, and control of all real growth to be divine. It contradicts any theory which assigns growth-producing power to matter, human intellect, or physical energy.

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