53 : 3 (Jesus)-7Jesus was no ascetic. He did not fast as did the Baptist’s disciples; yet there never lived a man so far removed from appetites and passions as the Nazarene.
ASCET'IC, noun retired from the world.(from Webster's 1828)
1. One who retires from the customary business of life, and devotes himself to the duties of piety and devotion; a hermit; a recluse.
When we are out and about in our ordinary living, at home, at work, anywhere can our work be most tested; because there we meet the unfriendly customer care employee, the rude taxi driver, the "obnoxious" relative, the irritating comments; we see the ambulance, the fire truck; all mortal mind suggestions. How we respond to these is a sure way to gauge to what extent the carnal suggestions are yielding to the divine.
A great way to test our progress.
Shahidat
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07/06/2015 10:06
Re: No Ascetic
Would it be right to say that Jesus sanctified his life by remaining apart from the trade winds of mortal mind?
Gary
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07/07/2015 08:29
Re: No Ascetic
Jesus indeed kept himself apart from the trade winds of mortal mind. There was never any doubt to him that God was his Mind, and that all the beliefs of mortal mind were wrong and only enslaved mankind. What made his life so invaluable to us all, however, was that he was willing to confront “mortal mind” and do battle. He described his mission several times in different ways, but it was always in defiance of mortal belief. In this week’s lesson he is quoted: “I am come to send fire on the earth…” (Luke)
As Mrs. Eddy wrote in the textbook, “and for this we owe him endless homage.”
