Article April 29, 2019 Issue

No need for envy

Annette Kreutziger-Herr

What is the opposite of envy? Generosity? Happiness? Satisfaction? Modesty? Perhaps all of these, to some extent. But basically I feel that the opposite of and perfect antidote to envy is the knowledge of being loved. Before we can feel generous and happy and express satisfaction and peace, it is important to feel that we have something to share.

In a limited, material world without God, everything would be limited. But this is not the true story of mankind. There is more to life than eyes can see and ears can hear—and this “more” is supreme, limitless, intelligent Soul, our dear Father-Mother God. Soul is surrounding us, balancing us, enriching us, forming constructive and colorful relationships for us, strengthening our joy and gratitude, and giving us life, and we are the expression of Soul.

I find that this discovery is one of the greatest theological revolutions of all—that God is Soul, and the universe consists of Soul-filled ideas, with God, Soul, at its center. When Mary Baker Eddy discovered God to be Soul—in addition to being Mind, Spirit, Principle, Life, Truth, and Love—this broad understanding of God revolutionized our efforts and ability to live peacefully with each other. We aren’t billions of souls, little separate entities floating in the various dimensions of time and space. Instead, we are the reflection of one Soul, expressing intelligence, cooperation, beauty, and balance.

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