The Scriptural statements which relate to overcoming imply that something which is hindering activity and impeding progress must be removed. In mortal experience it is expected that hindrances will occur, and that the overcoming of them develops strength by arousing energy and determination of purpose; so we are wont to regard laborious study as useful and necessary in gaining knowledge of all kinds, even toilsome drudgery in acquiring a knowledge of art; but often this strenuous driving overpowers the mental faculties, and the man breaks down physically and must give up his cherished ambition. There is, however, no such result in true scientific endeavor as taught in Christian Science; for such endeavor is a purely spiritual way of living, and leads to health and harmony. Since the material senses do not reveal true ideas, mortal mind methods are not ideal. In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 304), Mrs. Eddy instructs us as follows, "It is ignorance and false belief, based on a material sense of things, which hide spiritual beauty and goodness."
It should be understood that the universe is filled with God's ideas which are perfect and in harmony with each other, and their meanings pass freely from one to another, with no friction, delay, or difficulty. For example, the ideas known to mortals as mathematics, or science, or art, architecture, or mechanics, are necessary for the development of the race, and may be said to represent the harmony of the universe, and the perfection of God's work. All of God's ideas express the oneness of the universe, the unity of His creation, and there should be ease of communication and freedom of combination of the most natural kind when the truth is understood.
Following along closely with this is another phase of truth. It is the energy of expression which permeates the whole creation. This is spoken of most frequently in connection with man, the one idea that fully expresses God. It is, however, just as true that for every idea of God there is an outgoing power of expression. The birds and flowers give out to the spiritual man the beauty of the creative Mind, feeding and quickening him. It should require no toilsome labor to receive this beauty which is poured out upon man everywhere. In the divine kingdom nothing is hidden, and there is nothing to prevent the expansion of a true concept. It is the glory of infinite Truth to unfold the grandeur of the creative thought. If there seems to be any hindrance, it is from the material sense of things, the flesh warring against Spirit, belief in matter opposed to Mind.
