The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.
Righteousness leads to peace. Righteousness is right thinking, spiritual thinking.
When thought is dominated by love, patience, forgiveness, charity, goodwill, seeing the good in others, and their kin, thought is in a peaceful place. Peaceful states of mind produce peaceful states of existence.
If thought is lost in anger, hate, resentment, ill-will, and negativity, thought is in a bad place, and the effect is turmoil, anxiety, conflict, and unrelenting fear.
Choose to keep thought in a good place. Choose to love, not to hate. Choose to think rightly.
Choose peace.
…leading to peace.
what a wonderful message for today, and at this time in general.
Again, thanks.
Righteousness of God, yes? vs. all of those negative qualities, which are fruits of self-righteousness, taking offense at this or that.
Just saw the first part of the next season of “The Chosen” –which, so sadly, does not grasp the deep spiritual meaning of healing — but it does dramatize the stark difference between the fury of Pharisaical righteousness and Christly compassion, –the Messiah’s mission not to be the king who raises an army and lifts them to superiority over all nations, but as one whose gentle mission is of universal care for every dear child: (Matthew 25:31-46 “inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren..). And the stark difference between Mary’s costly sacrifice, washing her Savior’s feet, realizing the stupendous love behind his impending self-sacrifice — and Judas’ fury at her not using the money to make their lives more comfy.
Made me question if I am daily praying to lift thought to Truth’s almighty righteousness to meet my daily needs, or to meet the crying needs of “these the least of these my brethren.”
And also respectfully, things often pass through the filter from which we presently see that day. Today I saw that I have been most of my life seeing through the conflict, criticism and unkind nature that I have allowed. I am currently in the last 3 days of my CS class. I am so grateful for this teaching.
And grateful for you, and all—
Blessings!
Respectfully, J – I thought the message diane brought out was vey good, and I see it as a helpful spiritual observation. . She is commenting on a film, presumably on TV, – I don’t know anything about it – but she seems to have made a good observation between what Christ teaches, and seeing where the film is not quite in tune with it.
If I have got it wrong, please can someone
who has watched this film, explain how. There were a lot of political situations
Jesus had to face down in his day, and so
must we.
Hi Maggie. I too thought Diane’s message was very good. But in the U.S. right now there are “No Kings” political protests and I think J assumed Diane’s using the word “king” in her comment was a reference to those protests and not just a valid comment about the fact the Jews were hoping for a Messiah that would become “King” of the nation of Israel and drive out the Romans. Unfortunately this happens a lot these days where someone makes an innocent comment and someone else sees something political in it.
John: 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
Thank you, Robert – I see what you mean. I feel it depends on whether you personalise things or see them impersonally, I think, as thoughts, not people. Seeing things as right or wrong thoughts makes it easier to adjust one’s
own thoughts to be in line with Christian Science.
Dear J. It is good of you to jump to the aid of this lovely spiritual habitation, and I appreciate that.
I didn’t answer your question Maggie about The Chosen. It’s a TV series about the life of Jesus. You can read more about it via the link below. You can watch it for free on YouTube. I think it’s also available on Netflix.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chosen_(TV_series)
And I hope my comment wasn’t offense in any way to J because I didn’t mean it to come across that way. From all of the frequent comments on this blog of appreciation to J I hope J knows the readers of this blog love J. And I do too, so I send my love to J and appreciate J’s comments and all of the articles J shares so lovingly with us!
Thank you RobertH for answering my question about the film – I suspected it might be a TV series, We don’t have a TV,
we dispensed with it years ago, and I am notsure if this is being shown on TV in the U.K.
I couldn’t reply directly after your explanation as the invitation to reply seems to be missing.
I don’t think this is the main intention of Diane’s comment – and even if it is, the reference is gently couched so as not to cause offence. Whether we like it or not, politics is one of the issues in human life that have to be confronted and dealt with, even in a ‘spiritual’ blog.
Hi John, “gently couched” feels like spiritual subterfuge, and is especially inappropriate and doesn’t belong on SV, in my opinion. I agree that politics is part of life; however, do I have to come to SV for more of it… If I want to read or hear about politics, I can literally be assaulted by it 24/7 on social media.
I love SV, and am so grateful to Evan for providing it for us. For me, and I’m sure for others, it is a “safe haven” because it’s a mental safe space where Truth and Love reign. Evan never posts anything that is political, and that includes church politics.
Angela, Maggie, and RobertH, I love a good discussion, and was not offended by anything anyone said. And I apologize if anyone was offended by my comment. We are all on a spiritual journey, and I know I have a lot to learn – that’s why I’m here. Love, J
I choose PEACE for
Protection | Equality | Assurance | Compassion | Eloquence
Hi all, I have been studying the transcript of this video for sometime. Mark shares wonderful insights, and I extrapolate…how to come to peace with one’s thoughts. Have a look and listen too !
The message and method for watching thoughts is vital.
The transcript is accessible once you click on “more’ in the description
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4sKAVnKVaHM
John B. – Thank you so much for sharing this video – it is really, really wonderful – so inspiring. This is what we are all meant to be doing every moment as
Christian Scientists, and, as Mark relates – it truly brings out our true being as dwelling in `Love’s kingdom, as we become more of a living transparency of Truth and Love.
I have watched The Chosen through the eyes of a Christian Scientist and in that respect I’ve enjoyed the movie we take from it what we know is good and what we feel Maybe off considering our thoughts about it. it’s very entertaining and it makes me feel more of a Christian scientist if that makes sense. I see the blessings from the story.
I have watched several seasons of The Chosen and find it made me feel even more devoted to my study of Christian Science. I really enjoyed meeting Matthew.. I find him very quirky and delightful along with being very smart.. The series does more to bring the Bible into our consciousness.
Here’s a link to an article by Archibald Mclellan from 1913. Mr Mclellan was appointed to the Board of DIrectors of the Mother Church by Mrs. Eddy in 1903.
World Righteousness and Peace
https://sentinel.christianscience.com/shared/view/122ftv22hmc?s=e
Thankyou Evan, This is a wake up call to watch your thoughts .
From the article above, (Thank you, RobertH): “…All that brings justice and
righteousness will bring peace, and all that hinders justice and peace
continues war … there can be no enduring structure of national or international
righteousness, unless the foundation therefor be laid deep and wide in [individual]
righteousness”. Written in 1913 but still so relevant today.
In looking up the definition of righteousness, in the dictionary – among the words
defining it, are – “morally right, very good, decent, ethical, high-minded, pure,
acceptable…” How can individuals find peace with themselves, family members,
friends, their community, country, world, if they can’t be all of those things at all
times, not just when they are in “church” or when it is beneficial to themselves?
Are we like light switches – who can turn on and off what we believe on this site
or that, but don’t live in this purity all of the time? Thank you, April – yes, this is a
wake up call to watch our thoughts [and actions] – to always be sharing everything
peaceful and acceptable to righteousness and there Will be peace within ourselves
and around the world. The world craves this spiritual Love, even if at times it
doesn’t seem that way when there seems to be so much conflict these days.
Hi friends and thank you very much, dear Evan for the advice to choose PEACE.
Actually we cannot else but choose Peace if we think about the truth sentence in the SSB (Scientific Statement of Being) by Mary Baker Eddy: “..all is infinite Mind and it’s infinite manifestation for GOD is ALL in ALL!” That is very comforting for me, as Peace is a permanent quality of God!
Thank you all for your interesting comments and the very helpful links to the relevant articlrs!♡