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March 8, 2019 at 11:11 am #8275

JPalmer

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Thank you for this post!

The phrase “more than conquerors” has stood out to me this week, as well, and I felt the need to look closer.

From the 1828 Webster’s:
Conqueror
One who conquers; one who gains a victory; one who subdues and brings into subjection or possession, by force or by influence.

Reading that, it becomes obvious we are not conquerors, as nothing in Christian Science would have us subject, force, or influence mortal mind to work for us.

This reminded me of two quotes:
First: “the battle is the Lord’s” (1 Samuel 17:47)
Second: Mrs. Eddy’s words to a student, which brought immediate healing. (From page 19 in the Addenda of Collectanea)
“God gave you an abiding sense of Life that needs not to be fought for. Remember this and you will live forever.”

This has still had me asking: How can we be more than conquerors?

The calendar statement for Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 seemed to address this weill:
As God’s children, we are heirs to His kingdom, entitled to, and free to enjoy all the good there is. — Dorothy Escombe

So, what could possibly need conquering when we are created perfect and good by Truth, Life, and Love, and there is no other power? Only the claims of separation need to be handled in that instance (Thank God for Christian Science and this church!). With that realization, I find it easy to second Paul’s words from Romans 8: 31: “If God be for us, who can be against us?”

I am so grateful to learn that God is here for me, and everyone! Thank you for this lesson!