There are no metaphysical “Universal Laws”. The Universal Laws are the laws of physics, if not provable than observable or unable to be proven wrong. Yes, like the Law of Gravity as mentioned in the sales letter presented in in part 1 of this series. Not like the Law of Attraction. The definition of Universal Law is: That which is; a truth that is valid everywhere in the universe and applies to everyone and everything. It is timeless and endless in all dimensions and densities within the universe.
To present “The Secret” as a scientific “Universal Law” is a great marketing strategy. It enables people to BELIEVE in it because they think it has some basis in Science. They say it works EVERYTIME for EVERYONE. If the law is based on thought plus emotion (and in the book, inspired action) there is no way to prove or disprove the law. Everyone is unique, and thoughts and emotions cannot be measured. When the law doesn’t work for someone, it is clearly their own fault, some little negative thought snuck in, or they didn’t envision their desire just right. This will be just another self-esteem issue growing out there.
As I mentioned in the first post on this topic It certainly isn’t new. This is from sometime around 1410 BC:
“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7)
Our primary purpose in life is to bring GLORY to our Lord and your imagination is extremely powerful. God created us as a visual beings for the most part and choosing the right images in your mind’s eye is important because your life will move in the direction of your thoughts. The way you see yourself and life in your mind’s eye, over time, will drop down into your heart and become your reality. Only good thoughts and our overall attitudes will improve and even the lousy parts of life can be tolerated. As Christians we have to strive to get better at it everyday, so our thoughts can be pleasing to the Lord.
Here is another scripture inspiring us us to think good thoughts:
“Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable-if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise-dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8. The book of Philippians was written by Paul sometime between 60-62AD.
Positive thinking is NOT a new concept. It is one from the Old and New Testament. What is the difference between the Believer’s view of positive thinking versus “The Secret”?
“The Secret” requires nothing but positive (and seemingly selfish) thought to attract what you want, which seems to be primarily MONEY . It appeals to the GREED in everyone, what could possibly be more exciting than thinking yourself rich? “The Secret” implies that the “Universe” owes you everything you could possibly want.
From a Christian perspective, we strive to please the LORD out of love, and we know the blessings He has in store for us can only be received by completing the premise to the promise. We need to think good thoughts as it will help us stay on the right path. The PRIMARY premise to all promises of the Bible is FAITH. ”Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Just what can FAITH do for you?? (Note another primary premise along with Faith to receive the Promises of the Bible is that what your request or attempt be in God’s Will).
If thou can believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23
According to your faith, be it unto you. Matthew 9:29
Mark 11:22-24 Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.
That’s it for now.
