Article April 25, 1959 Issue

THE WILL OF GOD IS GOOD

ELISABETH F. SMITH

In his letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul wrote (8:2), "The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death." Through Christian Science the power of the spiritual law to which Paul referred has been proved many times, here and now, in the healing of false appetites.

Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of this Science, has given to the world a sure and unfailing way to overcome enslaving habits. Her revelation is truly the Comforter, which comforts those who mourn, whether the cause be sorrow, sickness, or sin. To those who face bondage of any kind, not only hope, but victory is assured when they can pray (Matt. 6:10), "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven," and recognize that God's will is done both on earth and in heaven.

A number of years ago the writer began to smoke occasionally. Soon she became a slave to the habit, justifying herself with many familiar arguments, such as: "Who but yourself are you harming?" and, "Certainly it is more important to overcome such traits of character as resentment, temper, jealousy, and mad ambition, which affect others."

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