SEEKING is first of all a mental process. Mankind seeks through thoughts that are many and devious for what it considers the worth-while things. Some satisfaction is supposed to be found in pursuing an objective which must first be seen mentally. Sometimes it may be that our thinking has no definite goal, but is prompted by a whim for change. Or perhaps the lead of others is blindly followed. Nevertheless, thinking is involved. If seeking is governed by the desire for material advancement, whether for the things it brings or for the pleasure in achieving these material things, there inevitably appears the confusion that comes from material outlining.
Christian Science shows us that when thought is ready to recognize the emptiness of materiality, the words of Jesus will be truly appreciated: "Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." It will be recalled that Jesus refused to act when asked to become a judge in the division of material or property inheritance. He also said, "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Jesus thus showed seeking to be mental, for he indicated that if the concept of treasure is material, the heart or desire will work to acquire that which is materially valued. The Scriptures also affirm of a man, "As he thinketh in his heart, so is he."
Since, then, thought is precedent to its externalization, how vital it is that our thinking be based on true substance! True substance must of necessity be of God, and, being of God, it admits of no deterioration.
