WHEN bewildered in the labyrinth of possible courses of action while trying to solve the problems of our daily lives, have we sought an acid test—one that could be applied under any and all circumstances, and never be found wanting?

In my frantic efforts not to permit the self to be the object of solicitous care, I have committed many errors in behalf of my brothers.

In my anxious attempts to stand upon the neck of a self- righteous one, I have trod often upon the liberties of my neighbor.

Where could I find an acid test whereby I might know that my action would eventually result in the most good to the greatest number?

Where could I find an acid test, whereby I might know that even the service I render myself will ultimately rebound to the benefit of the whole?

When I ask myself the question: “Would it be good for you?” or “Would it be proper for me?” I inevitably become lost in a maze of entanglements.

The perfect acid test I finally found in trying to answer this question:

“DOES IT GLORIFY GOD?”

Ah! Now have I risen above personalities. I stumble not in another’s path, I slip not in my own; for I am heading toward the ALL.

Is this the acid test? Can we apply it safely? Let us try it.

For the one who walks each step of the Way, who must test each rung of the ladder that leads from mortality to divinity, there can be no surer, safer guide than making oneself always measure up to this question:

“DOES IT GLORIFY GOD?”

—Freda Gasky

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