Article April 9, 1960 Issue

MINDING ONE'S OWN BUSINESS

J. MARSHALL HALL

One hears on occasion the expression, "He is one who tends to his own business." This comment implies that the individual knows what he is supposed to do and is conscientious in caring for that which is demanded of him. It also indicates that he does not overstep his position and authority and does not try to displace another. That which stalemates progress is oftentimes the conceited and tyrannical phase of suggestive thought that deceives a mortal into believing that he has been destined to regulate others, to judge and condemn them, and even to upset society or nations.

The Christian Scientist looks deep into cause and effect for his answer to every problem, whether his problem be illness, human relations, or any other phase of everyday living. Christian Science teaches that although Deity and man coexist, and man is God's image and likeness, yet God and man are not the same. God is the one cause and creator, and man is the effect of this divine cause. Science further explains that God governs the universe and is the only lawmaker, while man is the governed. God is divine Mind, infinite intelligence, and man is His spiritual idea.

We begin properly to mind our own business by witnessing to the operation of deific Principle and by understanding and utilizing divine guidance and power. Since God is Love, we understand that the best interests of everyone are served by letting God's will be done. The Christian Scientist has learned through experience that the divine purpose for mankind is always superior to any human planning. Mrs. Eddy states in her work "Retrospection and Introspection" (p. 90), "The student should be most careful not to thrust aside Science, and shade God's window which lets in light, or seek to stand in God's stead."

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