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From Everlasting to Everlasting

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Announcements › Forums › Everlasting Punishment – October 29th, 2017 › From Everlasting to Everlasting

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  • October 24, 2017 at 8:36 am #5216
    Gary
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    “The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting…”
    The only thing that is everlasting, the only thing that is eternal, is the mercy of God. The idea that punishment can be everlasting or that damnation can be eternal is a human contrivance designed to control people through fear and guilt. When Jesus helped the adulterous woman, he told her that he did not condemn her, but that she should go and sin no more. Hence the principle in Science that once the sin ceases, the punishment ceases. Sin (a mistake) punishes itself. God does not do the punishing. “Divine Love (God) corrects and governs man.” (S&H) And while the correction may feel like punishment, it is not God punishing you, it is Truth correcting a mistake. And it will feel like punishment only so long as we keep making the mistake.

    This is why it is essential that we take responsibility for every experience. We can’t blame others, or the government, for our experiences. But we can learn from our mistakes if we want to, and grow in grace, and be of use to God and mankind while we are here. And God blesses that. Thank God for Mrs. Eddy for seeing this so clearly and explaining it so well.

    October 24, 2017 at 1:32 pm #5227
    Colleen Mostika
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    Thank you, Gary for this explanation. I find it so helpful. To know that when we repent and stop the sin that there is no more penalty for it. For many years, I had been a binge drinker of wine and I was healed of this about 4 years ago. But, it my thought I always felt there may be a residual penalty to my health , in particular my vision. Since coming to this church and in studying Christian Science I understand this is only human belief and not true. But, it is reassuring to hear these words from you.
    Thank you!
    Colleen

    October 27, 2017 at 7:20 pm #5247
    chardelle
    Moderator

    Yes, thank you! This text was pointed out to me again today …” The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him,…. In the past I would get hung up on the word fear. In the 1828 Webster Dictionary it says in part, ” Fear- a holy awe or reverence of God and his laws….. real love of the divine character.” Living this brings ,”… his righteousness unto children’s children.” Thank you for this Post.

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