Does duty require us to perform tasks that humanity labels dangerous? Are the demands of our work in the "Father's business" heavy so that hours of rest and recreation are scarce and self-sacrifice seems the order of the day? Does there seem to be a penalty for doing right—for going wherever we should go, for standing steadfastly for Truth and obeying the Golden Rule of Love?
It is not in accord with God's will that anyone should suffer injury or exhaustion while doing what is right and good. His will maintains the perfection of His ideas. When understood, this acts as law to humanity, ensuring that people are actually better for any efforts they may make to express the qualities of Deity and to support the activities of Principle-based institutions such as church. The Bible insists that one who delights in God's law "shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Ps. 1:3;
We can appeal to this divine law for help if conditions exist in human experience that suggest the possibility of physical danger, depletion of strength, or ill health as a consequence of acting dutifully, justly, and lovingly. Christian Science insists that only good can come to those who are governed in thought and deed by God, good, and anyone can prove this by knowing and holding in consciousness this spiritual fact. Mrs. Eddy writes: "Divine Love is our hope, strength, and shield. We have nothing to fear when Love is at the helm of thought, but everything to enjoy on earth and in heaven." Miscellaneous Writings, p. 113;
