Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin, yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Matt. 6, 28, 29. (Revised Version.)
The great Teacher never spoke at random or indulged in "glittering generalities." Every sentence framed by those gracious lips conveys to the scientific mind an idea pregnant with sublime significance. Knowing that "things are thoughts," it becomes clear why the Master particularized the lilies, and we discern that his words meant something more than an appeal to consider the habits and complex material structure of flowers in general. One also repudiates the suggestion that inactivity is a virtue that will be rewarded in regal style by the all-wise Father.
The lily being the floral symbol of purity it is plain that this is the point to be "considered." Purity is the "Open, Sesame!" to the realm of spiritual treasures, to the Kingdom of Infinite omnipotent, omniscient Mind. Except ye become pure, ye cannot enter the Kingdom of God. Seek ye first His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Purity of thought is the Key of pearl unlocking all the others.
