Article May 1, 2017 Issue

Effects of computer scam reversed

Martha Olson

“Watch out!” If you heard or saw that warning, in most cases it would grab your attention. We might pause and redirect our thought and actions. But in contrast to an abrupt alert, there’s a kind of watching that’s not sudden or reactive, but that’s on-going and preventive.

The Bible mentions being watchful numerous times, as does Mary Baker Eddy in her writings. In Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures she wrote, “Be watchful, sober, and vigilant” (p. 324). When I was first introduced to Christian Science, I didn’t quite grasp the demand to watch my thought throughout the day.

Since that time, I have grown to understand that consistently “watching” my thinking means recognizing and letting in good thoughts and seeing the falsity of bad ones and rejecting them. For example, I’ve realized the importance of addressing the thought or fear that I, or anyone else, could be a victim of circumstance. Those kinds of thoughts can be refuted by understanding that as God’s image, we can never be separated from His tender care.

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