Christ Jesus
, as recorded in Luke's gospel, closed his parable, setting forth the sure rewards of the faithful student and the equally sure punishment of the unfaithful, with these significant words: "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.
Many
and many a time have men desired to forgive,—yes, and forget, too! But how rarely have they seen how to accomplish true forgiving and forgetting! Indeed, so difficult has this generally seemed that mankind has appeared almost to relegate to the impossible Jesus' admonition to forgive "until seventy times seven.
THERE
is to be found on page 492 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, one of the most profound, scientific statements ever written.
The
love of God! What wonders of good the very words unfold! What vistas of peace and happiness and joy they open to the one who even voices them in reverence and humility! How they bid tumult cease, and what a sense of calm they instantly produce! Who does not long for a larger understanding of their meaning and a fuller comprehension of the way to lay hold of it?