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Knowing the Lord brings blessings
For the Lesson titled "God" from December 31, 2012 - January 6, 2013
There are many theories in today’s society about our relationship with God. Some think any relationship with God should be seen as simply a form of emotional or psychological comfort, another way to bring calm to one’s mind, or merely something to get us through our lives. But this week’s Bible Lesson, titled “God,” shows that our relationship with Him is not a theoretical crutch to lean on; it is a practical source of strength that brings us real blessings here and now.
In Section I, we are instructed to get better acquainted with God. In Deuteronomy, it says, “Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else” (4:39, citation 2). Just as in our human relationships, our relationship with God is strengthened by knowing Him better. Mary Baker Eddy tells us how we go about doing this: “Not materially but spiritually we know Him as divine Mind, as Life, Truth, and Love” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 140, cit. 4).
Our relationship with God is not a theoretical crutch to lean on.
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December 31, 2012 issue
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Letters
Betsie E. Tegtmeyer, Chantal Kingue Tanga
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Leaving the old for the new
Dorothy Estes, Editor, Journal, Sentinel, Herald
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The high goal: obliterating death
Abraham McLaughlin
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Moment-to-moment progress
Diane Marrapodi
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You can be made new—now!
Donald A. Wilson
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Full bloom
Elizabeth Kellogg
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Innocence rules in school
Fay Coulouris
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The protection of 'amazing' grace
Christopher Cieply
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Gold-winning spiritual purpose
Kim Shippey, Senior Staff Editor
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Summer camp blessings
Sam Pellegrini
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Stepping forward fearlessly
Andy Elliott
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A cup of cold water
John London
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Addressing tragedies and 'sudden endings'
Kim C. Korinek
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Knowing the Lord brings blessings
Brian Hall
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Class and a college kid
Jean Schoch Gioioso
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The just and the unjust
Lord Bowen
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Healed of smoking addiction
Richard Sevaly
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Dancing and praising God
Gina Marie Murphy
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Healing of otitis and urinary problem
Maria Amelia Gomes da Silva
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Defending children
The Editors