Editorial July 16, 1979 Issue

Change of heart

Nathan A. Talbot

Little more than a decade ago medical history captured newspaper headlines when the first successful heart transplant was accomplished. From a surgical standpoint, it appeared to be a significant breakthrough for sufferers of major heart ailments, and the technique continues to be used, though for a very limited number of cases. The concept is simple enough: an unhealthy heart is exchanged for a healthy one.

Although the story may not splash across front pages the same way, the recognition will eventually come that there is only one way to genuinely heal heart disease. Quite true, a change of heart is required—but it is a change that has enormously deeper significance than swapping an organ of the body.

The fundamental change, the true conversion, that is needed is mental. This mental transformation must leave us with a new realization that God who is Spirit—instead of heart that is matter—gives us life; and we must experience a fresh commitment to give our life a much more spiritual direction. These two factors are essential to full healing. Their fulfillment is not dependent on the passage of time, but on thoughtful, spiritual awakening.

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