Inherent in human experience are challenging circumstances, all of which can be traced to the supposition that God is not all-powerful and able to govern His creation; that another power is present, operating in opposition to Him.
Should we admit, consciously or unconsciously, that this belief has any truth, we can quickly start to feel lost, even out of control—swayed by fitful human opinions, popularity, pride, fear, or resentment. These stormy waves of mortal mind (which the Apostle Paul referred to as the “carnal mind,” the belief in a mind opposed to God) do not engender strength or stability. They instead invite chaos, not order, and leave us feeling depleted rather than enriched, devoid of the divine guidance that enables us to think and act rightly and be properly self-governed.
Christ Jesus directly challenged the belief in an antagonistic, willful power or volition and revealed God’s singular control of His creation. When confronted with confusion, conflict, and sickness, he met them with imperturbable spiritual power and understanding, and as a result, harmony, justice, and health were restored.
