"The words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works," said Jesus. In these words did he identify himself with God, and at the same time set forth his words and works as one.
When men wholly identify themselves with Mind, what they speak is the expression of what they are. Words are no longer used to influence, to flatter, or to condemn; they are used for the highest purpose, to enlighten, to bless, and to heal. The voice to be heard in denouncing evil may need at times to be stern and vigorous; but it will never be querulous, harsh, condemnatory; neither will it at any time be timorous or cajoling. It will have grace, beauty, and flexibility. It will speak with authority, but not with violence; with profound tenderness, but without sentimentality. It will express earnestness and dignity, but it will not lack spontaneity and joy.
When the voice is directed by Truth and inspired by Love, it will be worthy of what it represents, expressing the infinite availability and impartiality of good, declaring the nothingness of evil. In the undertaking of this divine task, it is well that we ponder the sayings of Jesus, who so intimately unified that which he spoke with that which dwelt within him. Temporary influence may be gained from eloquence and fervid appeal sweeping men into fanatical discipleship, but because it is based on falsity and mesmerism, it is doomed to failure. Only what men express as the result of what they are, identifies them for good or ill, and determines their progress or retrogression. Moral growth is the outcome of thought, manifest in human living, and there is no substitute. Because he identified himself with God, and spoke not as mortal mind speaks, Jesus knew that his was the voice of Truth and Life.
