We learn from the Bible that we are all created in the image and likeness of God, and that God’s laws overturn anything unlike Love, God. These laws are reliable, all-good, and all-powerful. Recognizing them and applying them to our situation, we can prove that we have God-given authority over anything that seems to oppose the divine power, which is completely good and refutes all that is evil.

In order to demonstrate this dominion, we must not ignore evil, but instead detect and address its arguments through prayer. Christian Science teaches that the divine Mind, God, is the consciousness of good, of Truth and Love, and when we know and affirm our unity with this Mind, we can identify negative suggestions, no matter how subtle, and recognize them as false and powerless. Addressing them specifically not only dismisses evil but thoroughly destroys belief in it by revealing God’s laws. 

Neglecting this prayerful work may slow down a healing. But staying alert to and refuting evil suggestions by holding the allness of God firmly in thought demonstrates wisdom and watchfulness, and facilitates healing.