It Is a Selfless Journey

Jesus, in complete obedience to the Father, lived a selfless life to show us how we must live. In John 10:10-11, we read, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” We read his example of doing things that were simply right by God without a care about how that day's “important” people saw him. Healing on the sabbath, eating with those shunned in society — He was a shining example to all and a testament to loving one another.

Likewise, in Miscellany, Mrs. Eddy says on page 165:18-22 , “Thus may each member of this church rise above the oft-repeated inquiry, What am I? to the scientific response: I am able to impart truth, health, and happiness, and this is my rock of salvation and my reason for existing."

We read about so many instances where she endured much scorn, maligning, and humiliation, all for God's glory and to continue this Cause.

What an example they both were for us all! Selflessness is a great attribute to keep in mind as we journey on. As we live Christian Science, we feel more joy and deeper contentment because the things unnecessary for spiritual growth fall away, while a new altitude of thought which aids more gratitude, compassion, feeling for others, makes life more worth living — all because you tend to attribute all good to God's glory, and there's a feeling of kindness to live when feeling God’s presence everywhere. Is it not more joyful to awake with the purpose to help someone overcome a tempting lie?

Living to bless others does help us develop a keen interest in all things good.