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.”
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!♡