“A man who likes to do wrong — finding pleasure in it and refraining from it only through fear of consequences — is neither a temperate man nor a reliable religionist.” Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, page 322

This morning I had a chance to read a timely article on our website main page carousel.

“It is the doing that counts at all times and in all cases. Talking about doing, and wishing for the results of doing without zealous striving, is idle folly… To say that one would try to walk ten miles would be to start with uncertainty, doubt, and fear that the destination might not be reached; but to start out with the intention of walking ten miles would be to go expectantly forward, surmounting every obstacle, and knowing that each mile gained brought the destination nearer.

“In the writings and life of Mary Baker Eddy, we find no note of uncertainty or feeble trying. She says, ‘When the illusion of sickness or sin tempts you, cling steadfastly to God and His idea.’” (S&H) From, Doing, Not Trying to Do by Martha A. Holton

Try: To test, or do (something new or different) in order to see if it is suitable, effective, or pleasant.

Uncertain: Not constant; not certain to occur; not reliable; untrustworthy.

In the story this week, Simon the Pharisee saw no need to seek the Christ for true help, perhaps had many reasons he couldn’t or didn’t. I asked myself “Am I truly ready to approach my “debt to divine Love” it is going to require work and honesty such as “the woman.”