If some type of evil appears to be taking form before you today, face it fearlessly!
Mary Baker Eddy writes, “Evil is not something to fear and flee before, or that becomes more real when it is grappled with” (Misc. Writings, p. 284).
Evil is never the power it claims to be. It is an empty threat. But it needs to be seen as an empty threat. It needs to be faced fearlessly and proven harmless.
And this happens by knowing the omnipotence and omnipresence of God.
In a consciousness of God’s omnipotence, evil’s claim to power loses power. It fades and withers away. God’s reality takes front and center. Healing happens.
Have no fear of evil. Love God instead and prove evil harmless.
As I work every day with “Ways that Are Vain” by MBE, page 210 of Miscellany , I apply it to
myself by changing it to,, for instance, –
“Animal magnetism- in its ascending steps of evil CANNOT entice me as its victim…._ and when it
gets to the bit about it completing the sum total of sin, I have made two definitions for myself of Evil and sin:-
EVIL
E very Vile Insidious Lie
Sin
S illy Insignificant Nothingness
This helps me to stick with the spiritual
qualities of Truth and Love and understand
them better, and helps me to keep my mind
filled with them all day. This is my protection from
evil suggestions
That’s awesome Maggie! Thanks so much, I love The article Ways that are Vain, it really makes you think, along with everything else Mrs Eddy says.
Maggie’s a perfect name! My Great granddaughter is Maggie Mae
By reflection of Spirit’s power, the pretender
evil situation cannot enter the forteresse of our mighty castle, because God and His/Her spiritual angels surround me and all , 24/7.
Thank you Evan and all seekers of Truth , “today is being of blessings’”
I am pleased to hear my contribution is helpful. Melissa. For me, it is like clearing out the material rubbish and making room for the valuable spiritual things to come to light. There is nothing to fear when that light shines. Maggie Mae sounds delightful,-
she must bring you much joy in her
childlike innocence.
Man/Woman reflect the three I’s …
Idea | Individual | Immortal
Evil is like darkness. It seems ominous with lack of light. The
unknowns seem lurking like in a darkened room. There may seem to be
items that appear monstrous to us because we are not seeing them
clearly. But when we turn on the light, the power, the truth …. all
that seemed fearful becomes known and the false evidence appearing
real dissipates and harmony ensues.
Facing evil fearlessly gives each of us the opportunity to express our courageous faith in God. Thank you, Evan for this enlightening post.
FEARLESS
Father-God’s
Eternal
Angels
Reside
Lovingly
Enlightening
Sweetly satisfying
Melissa Baker
Thanks Evan, for every
SpiritView. ❤️
Lovely acrostic poem Melissa.
Thank you Evan and all for this needed post and all the especially enlightening comments.
Evan wrote an article entitled “Face the foe fearlessly” from the February 2014 issue of The Christian Science Journal.
https://journal.christianscience.com/issues/2014/2/132-02/face-the-foe-fearlessly
(*This may/may not open for those without a subscription. If anyone is interested in attaching a shareable copy for all to read.)
Thank you, J. Here is a shareable copy, if needed.
https://journal.christianscience.com/shared/view/1y9i5a0sftq?s=copylink
Thank you Cheryl! 🙂
Thank you Evan, J and Cheryl for the good article!
J – thank you for posting Evan’s article- it is brilliant.
Thank you Evan for this SpiritView and the wonderful
article.
Thank you J for including this very helpful article of Evan’s . The Truth always works!
sin= “separate i now” which is actually NOTHING since there is really ALWAYS ONLY ONE (I) NOW and forever, never REALly any others, for all true being reflects the one and only Mind/Life/Being.
Whatever APPEARS ro be not good, Every so-CALLED EVIL, is truly non-existent since God made everything, and what God didn’t make, but SEEMS to be is illusion. and we’re guided “When the illusion of sin or sickness tempts you, cling steadfastly to God and His idea.” And ( See S&H 495 for further ways to overcome evil illusions.)
This is so very helpful. Thank you, Evan!
“It’s a battle for your mind, Neo”
Unless you possess single-mindednss, and do not engage with a mortal mind.
And diligently rely on the sustaining infinite divine Mind.
This is the daily task and tests
p.s. The pledge of God’s presence occurs often. Keep this close. “When thou passed through the waters, I will be with thee.”
Dang otto-correct, When thou PASSEST through the waters, I will be with thee.
Thank you Evan!fearless like David !