If one set not the thought determinately to obtain Divine Truth, and utter it, he is already in a state of mind indicative of discord. There is nothing decided about such a state, except what is false. Such a man is deluded by appearances, and therefore the expression of mortal mind is but the utterance of deception. The will actively lies, contradicts harmony, and is antagonistic to God—Good; and must so continue, until the omnipotent Spirit of Truth speaks through the voice of man, in such a manner as to awaken the dormant sense to a realization of a new and living Life in Love and righteousness, after the likeness of the true man, who is the image of God.
"If a man bridle not his tongue, his religion is vain." Why? Because there cannot be right conversation without right Spirit. Every man is an oracle, either for Truth or against it. If we yield not to Truth, we shall yield to delusion.
Truth neutralizes opposition, and is "the bond of union" between rational beings; but every attachment to mistake induces dislike and antagonism, because error is of the nature of evil, or disorder, and therefore tends to maintain disunion. To be in keeping with the Divine Mind is the right purpose.
