Pure faith is a spiritual conviction; it is the acquiescence of the mind, the embodiment of an idea, the acceptance of a concept. If we believe that the Spirit, incarnated in us, can demonstrate, shall we be disturbed at what appears to contradict this? We shall often need to know that the Truth which we announce is superior to the condition we are to c, hange. In other words, if we are speaking from the standpoint of the Spirit, then there can be no opposition to It! It is only when we let go of all human will, and recognize the pure essence of the Spiritual Principle incarnated in us, that thought rises above a belief in duality. We should constantly vitalize our faith by the knowledge that the Eternal is incarnated in us; that God Himself goes forth anew into creation through each one of us; and that in such degree as we speak the Truth, the Almighty has spoken!
Ernest S. Holmes - Science of Mind Textbook - P 159- 160
So...LET'S TALK....!!
Treatment:
I refuse to believe in evil, to experience it, or to speculate upon its possibility. All the sense testimony which can be arrayed in favor of evil is a useless argument. I have set my eyes on the good. I have established heaven in my consciousness, and there is no power in darkness and ignorance. The light of life is mine and in me it illumines my mind and maintains my faith. God alone is my beginning, continuity and conclusion. Love alone is my outer experience, and prosperity pours into my experience in profusion. I have selected that which will endure, and God giveth the increase.
Ernest S. Holmes and Raymond Charles Barker - Richer Living
(Added by Josh)
Source Unknown...but Sage Words
"An entire sea of water can't sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship.
Similarly, the negativity of the world can't put you down
unless you allow it to get inside you."
Mountain[top]:
A mountain represents an exalted state of mind where the divine plan may be perceived and unfolded; a state of spiritual realization. The "high mountain" to which personality carries is in our spiritual uplift of consciousness of power over mortal thought in all its earthly avenues of expression. Going up the mountain to pray means elevating our thoughts and our aspirations to the spiritual viewpoint.
Charles Fillmore
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Disclaimer: The teachings and interpretations contained in this series are personal for me in my life and are not intended to represent or rewrite any of Dr. Holmes's teachings or the teachings of Centers for Spiritual Living. Any repurpose or rebroadcast of these reflections to those who would use them intelligently is highly recommended.
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