beauty beyond man's making The year is about 1000 B.C. King David and his people have just contributed generously to the temple that David’s son Solomon will build.
And David reveals his understanding of the source of all goodness when he says, But who are we, “that we should presume to be giving something to you? Everything comes from you; all we’re doing is giving back what we’ve been given from your generous hand.” (The Message, I Chron 29:14)
David was talking about gold, silver, bronze, and jewels. Material things. Even though I don’t believe God gives us “things,” still, I think David had the spirit right.
All that's pure, constant, true, and lasting about life comes from divine Love, and as we express these qualities, we praise and glorify the origin.
David was talking about gold, silver, bronze, and jewels. Material things. Even though I don’t believe God gives us “things,” still, I think David had the spirit right.
All that's pure, constant, true, and lasting about life comes from divine Love, and as we express these qualities, we praise and glorify the origin.
We don’t own the qualities, or possess them. Because of their infinite source, we cannot ever use them all up. They aren’t really dependent on DNA or genes.
Whatever is good in life originates in Spirit and that’s why it lasts. Matter doesn’t last. David’s gold and Solomon’s temple were destroyed. But the spirit of generosity permeates all generations, all cultures.
Whatever is good in life originates in Spirit and that’s why it lasts. Matter doesn’t last. David’s gold and Solomon’s temple were destroyed. But the spirit of generosity permeates all generations, all cultures.
Material beauty fades. But the concept of beauty lasts. We are cheered by beauty every time we discover it - in sunsets, spring flowers, songbirds, Grand Canyon.
As we recognize that God’s giving – kindness, strength, intelligence, patience, healing, foresight, insight, caring – is spiritual, then we can use these gifts generously, productively, creatively, to bless all mankind.
As we recognize that God’s giving – kindness, strength, intelligence, patience, healing, foresight, insight, caring – is spiritual, then we can use these gifts generously, productively, creatively, to bless all mankind.
Amazingly we lose nothing in the process. And as we utilize opportunities for sharing, we give back what S/He has given us.
God gives you His spiritual ideas,
and in turn,
they give you daily supplies.
Mary Baker Eddy
and in turn,
they give you daily supplies.
Mary Baker Eddy
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