Sentinel Watch June 30, 2014 Issue

God's government brings peace

Martha Sarvis

Many news reports suggest that the idea of “government” is under attack. The aggression and instability in Ukraine and Syria are examples. In the United States, it can take form as a government stalemate. In our local communities, it may be seen through the uncontrolled fear and/or anger that results in shooting rampages.

These and other events claim that we are trapped by forces beyond our control. Is this actually the case? I think there is a spiritual solution that brings to each of us and our nations true self-government and peace.

In my prayers about self-government, I’ve found this statement from Mary Baker Eddy’s book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures very helpful: “God has endowed man with inalienable rights, among which are self-government, reason, and conscience. Man is properly self-governed only when he is guided rightly and governed by his Maker, divine Truth and Love” (p. 106).

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