The reason for this blog was something I saw today that made me so sad it hurt. It reminded me of Christ Jesus’ statement, "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven,” from the book of Matthew, Chapter 10 verse 33, in the King James version of the Bible.
It has to be honorable and important to us to give ‘credit’ where credit is due. It is actually our debt to pay, the recognition of where we found something that we found important enough to quote and share. It is our ‘privilege’, a form of ‘integrity’, when we give the ‘recognition’ to the rightful ownership of words and deeds.
On Facebook we are finding plagiarisms, people taking quotes of others and making them their own, all too frequently, it is sad. Where did our honor go? Is ego so running rampant that we have to take what is not ours, denying that others also have good to share and to give them the credit, honor, and recognition due?
What about quotes from other’s books, taking them and hiding the place that they were found? Where is the honor in not sharing with the world the good that can be found in the books or groups that so deserve recognition?
""Whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven." In Christian Science, a denial of Truth is fatal, while a just acknowledgment of Truth and of what of benefits it has done for us is an effectual help. If pride, superstition, or any error prevents the honest recognition of benefits received, this will be a hindrance to the recovery of the sick and the success of the student." Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures page 372 lines 25-32
Let us stop this ugly trait of denial. Let us regain our honorable selves. Let us squelch denial, fear and ego and give to all their just recognition. By recognizing where we found the good we help others to find it as well. Let us not hide the good but honor it and share it with the world in the right way!
Gentle hug
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