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"MY FATHER ... IS GREATER THAN ALL"

From the May 1940 issue of The Christian Science Journal


As the student of the Bible become familiar with the Gospel record of the works and words of Christ Jesus, he is impressed with the Master's frequent reference to his heavenly Father. Since his mission was to acquaint mankind with God, the one creator, it was natural for him to speak of Him as the Father of all. Realizing the falsity of mortal existence, he gave this admonition: "Call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."

Jesus' understanding of the fatherhood of God made it both possible and natural for him to talk with God, and to reveal to those who were seeking this understanding their true relationship to the Father. He said, "my Father" and "your Father," and he taught the disciples to pray, "Our Father which art in heaven," thus embracing all mankind in one grand brotherhood.

The healing of all forms of sickness and sin, performed by the great Nazarene, was extended to those who came to him with open heart. Whether the one in need of help was a Jew, a Samaritan, a Greek, a Roman, or of some other nationality, Jesus healed him on the basis of the real man's perfect spiritual nature as God's child.

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