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Florence

Florence
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01/09/2014 05:54

Bread

This bread is referred to in the lesson as “Their bread indeed came down from heaven. It was the great truth of spiritual being, healing the sick and casting out error.” S&H #6

This great Truth is revealed to the “receptive heart.” I see clearly now that though in theory all claim to want this Christ Truth it is the kind of teaching , the constant inspiration to become better that is fostered in this Church that makes that realization possible.(This Church makes me realize how much more I need to learn); the striving to be better is made practical here!

One can become quite content fooling myself, with voicing how much I love God and yet remain steeped in old habits, sins etc; without doing anything to prove my love for God and man .




 
A T M

A T M
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01/09/2014 14:20

Re: Bread

Jesus told Peter to feed his sheep the same bread that was broken for him. He charged Peter not just to say the words I love you, Lord, but actually do the work and walk the path He laid out.

That is probably the theme of this lesson. Don't say you are Christian. BE one.

The lesson spells out how.




 
Susanne

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01/10/2014 10:48

Re: Bread

And the path is not an easy one! This lesson points out that it's not a path of roses. it takes consecration of thought and desire and it takes "walking the walk".

The words to Mrs. Eddy's poem and hymn "Feed My Sheep" are useful to contemplate.

“Shepherd, show me how to go, O’er the hillside steep,
How to gather, how to sow,--How to feed Thy sheep.
I will listen for Thy voice, Lest my footsteps stray;
I will follow and rejoice All the rugged way.” …

“Feed my sheep” involves going “o’er the hillside steep” along “the rugged way”.

I appreciate this week's Lesson!