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TRUE DISCIPLINE

From the September 1957 issue of The Christian Science Journal


Much thought is being given today to the matter of discipline, and considerable emphasis is placed on the development of self-discipline. Let us examine these terms in the light of Christian Science.

In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mary Baker Eddy defines God as follows (p. 587): "The great I am; the all-knowing, all-seeing, all-acting, all-wise, all-loving, and eternal; Principle; Mind; Soul; Spirit; Life; Truth; Love; all substance; intelligence."

In Christian Science, we learn that the basis for true discipline is an understanding of God. As we become true disciples, we demonstrate self-discipline. A dictionary defines "discipline" as "submissiveness to control." God is All; therefore the universe, including man, is under the control of the one omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient God. Divine control is all-powerful, everywhere present; man is submissive to divine wisdom. These truths leave no place for lack of self-discipline to creep into thought through material sense or human will.

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