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From 1 John we read this week: Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. In reverse, it is also true that in order to have confidence in God we must be free of self-condemnation. And, it also follows that we must not condemn others. To do so is to believe a lie about yourself or others. The worst thing a friend can do to you is to lie to you. We all know how it feels to no longer trust someone. Another way of lying is to believe a lie about someone or yourself. Mis 277:23-24 So if we don’t look at the surface evidence then what do we look at? We must hold to qualities and keep them at the forefront of our thinking. The theme of our class is reaching out and grabbing a grand and noble life. Look where that thought comes from and what precedes it: Now back to our original thought about self-condemnation. Here is the whole exerpt from the lesson: I John 3:17-21 Mrs. Eddy adds that this state of self condemnation impedes our ability to heal. 455:3-5 When you interact with your friends, your family members and even strangers and hold to the qualities that you recognize and love about them then you will touch their heart. A genuine attraction to them and them to you will result. Mis 262:10 Thinking, speaking and acting from the heart touches the hearts of others. It leaves heartprints, so to speak. Try it. See how many heartprints you leave with others. It is a simple lesson but one that you will not soon forget if you are successful. Remember, when there is no self-condemnation or condemnation of others (which there can’t be if your thought is filled with the spiritual facts) then you go with confidence in God in all that you do. And, the heart of all will feel your touch. It’s recognizing the good in others, bringing the conversation to a higher level, being the only one in the group to see another’s need and reach out them. The opportunities are around us every minute of every day. Go leave your heartprints! |
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