Upfront July 11, 2011 Issue

A spiritual defense against theft

Kim Shippey, Senior Writer

People have lived with theft for centuries. It simply changes its insidious nature, its targets, and its hunting grounds. The Bible makes many references to thieves. They’re discussed in the pages of Obadiah (1:5), they’re lurking on the road to Jericho (Luke 10:30), and they’re even found in the Temple—until Jesus throws them out (Luke 19:46). Mary Baker Eddy was equally firm in denouncing such intruders, putting specific emphasis on mental intruders—approaching thieves against whom we should “bar our doors” (Science and Health, p. 234).

Today people use electric fences to protect their homes, and computer firewalls to shield them from hackers who try to rob bank accounts or steal identities. Governments set up entire departments to guard against international invasion through cyberspace.

But is this enough? And is this really the best way to “bar our doors”?

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