Jesus once replied to a man, “Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God” (Matthew 19:17). It was a significant distinction: that the good that people saw in Jesus was not sourced in himself. Instead, all the goodness Jesus embodied was an expression of God.
The companion textbook to the Bible, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, defines “good” as “God; Spirit; omnipotence; omniscience; omnipresence; omni-action” (p. 587). Through his understanding that God, good, is the only cause and creator, Jesus healed and transformed so many people.
The citations above feature in this week’s Christian Science Bible lesson on the topic of “God.” We’ve selected several pieces from the archives of The Christian Science Publishing Society that further illumine why it’s so helpful to recognize and honor God’s all-encompassing goodness.
“Good: Already at hand” shows how we can find greater harmony – including physical healing – by following Jesus’ example and keeping our focus on the permanent goodness of God and His children.
The author of “The continuity of God’s goodness” highlights how God’s goodness flows forever to us, and never stops.
In “Good is natural,” the author shares the healing power of embracing the spiritual reality of God and His creation described in the first chapter of the Bible.
“A wellspring of good for everyone” relates how understanding that we are all abundantly blessed by God opens the way to progress, including meaningful employment.
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