Article May 14, 1984 Issue

Satisfying our curiosity—spiritually

GEOFFREY J. BARRATT

In hunting emu, Australian aborigines exploited the curiosity of those large birds. The hunter, concealed, would wave some object tantalizingly until the emu came close to see what was going on.

Curbing our own merely material curiosity, we help protect ourselves and our demonstration from the distractions and destructiveness of material thought, or mortal mind. What we need is a spiritually consuming curiosity—rather, an urgent hungering—for the deeper meanings of divine Science. This kind of questioning and longing, exercising our spiritual sense, satisfies us in a unique way. It leads us to live more constructively, and lovingly, and it hastens our progress Spiritward.

The Christ, the immortal idea of Truth enlightening human consciousness, prompts us to focus on the issues of eternal Life. It impels us to ask the right questions. It reveals the enduring, demonstrable answers. The Christ directs our interest, nurtures, broadens, and satisfies it. In fact, we cannot be truly satisfied until this searching for, and finding of, fresh spiritual truths is taking place. The Christ replaces our mortal curiosity with the urge to be Truth-seekers.

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Poem
The longer run
May 14, 1984
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit