Article March 16, 1968 Issue

Only One Way to Be Free

MARY H. OLIVER

Many people condemn themselves needlessly for mistakes made long ago. While self-knowledge and repentance are necessary before freedom from the effects of wrongdoing is attained, self-condemnation has never solved a human problem, never destroyed sin, never removed sorrow from one's heart.

If one has broken a moral law and as a result has become enslaved by sin or disease, the earnest study of Christian Science and the application of its rules can free him.

The student who wishes to be free and well will desire above all else to obey God's laws. Science reveals that now is actually the only time there is, and that only what an individual thinks and does now is of importance to his spiritual growth. Although past errors must be admitted and corrected now, clinging to past mistakes and condemning oneself for them does not heal a sad condition.

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