Article January 24, 1959 Issue

MAN REFLECTS DIVINE LOVE

MARGARET L. MCCONNELL

Christ Jesus taught mankind the requisites for right living, which can all be summed up in one word—love. His life among men was one of loving service, healing the sick and the sinning and comforting the sorrowing. How loving were his very commands! One of these reads (John 15:12), "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you." He reiterated this command, saying (verse 17), "These things I command you, that ye love one another."

Students of Christian Science learn that man, God's idea, naturally reflects divine Love, because he is created in the image of God, perfect Love. When, through spiritual growth, we express more fully the qualities of kindness, forbearance, thoughtfulness, gentleness, peace, and brotherliness, we realize that God's love is being perfected in us. Hate and distrust dissolve and disappear when men's hearts are open to receive love and are ready also to give it.

Divine Love is the Principle of Christian Science, and to make Love practical in our lives is daily to express love for all mankind in accordance with Christ Jesus' commands. This is not always easy to do as we come in contact with those who differ from us in background and experience.

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