“Implicit faith in the Teacher and all the emotional love we can bestow on him, will never alone make us imitators of him. We must go and do likewise, else we are not improving the great blessings which our Master worked and suffered to bestow upon us.” Mary Baker Eddy
Last week a forum post made me appreciate the teaching that is going on here at Plainfield that is helping all, who are interested, understand in practical ways how to be disciples of Jesus. The post referenced that Jesus said, “if ye abide in me then are ye my disciples.” As Mrs. Eddy wrote, “We must go and do likewise…”
From my experience and watching the trend of thought tending toward a new age approach to religion, the lack of knowledge of the Bible, Jesus teachings, and misuse of words creates a euphoric state that doesn’t recognize danger. One of the biggest lessons for me since attending here is how to live the Word rather than just repeat and memorize statements.
I am learning that Jesus’ demanded radical change of thought and action. This isn’t a dreamy self centered retreat with pleasing words and symbols nor a monk like existence of personal escape from “things”.
This learning has turned my views completely around, for it has required diligence and disciple in order to watch the door of thinking, a deeper honesty, giving up self will in many forms, to name just a few. By getting new views I am seeing a powerful difference blessing my life that psychology, mysticism, medicine, matter worship, get aways, etc never could produce.
I always thought I would reach a comfortable plateau and be able to drift along but this wrong sense of peace is gladly being replaced by the Science of Christ which gives you a tool in one had and a sword in the other and a peace in serving God.