The Ten Commandments by Emmet Fox, Chapter Eleven, Every Problem has a Solution
In the final concluding chapter, "Every Problem Has a Solution," Emmet Fox moves away from the specific text of the Commandments to offer a "Grand Summary." He argues that the Ten Commandments are not just a moral code, but a universal problem-solving kit.
Fox’s ultimate thesis is that there is no such thing as an "insoluble" problem; there is only a mind that has not yet applied the Law.
1. The Scientific Nature of the Solution
Fox insists that spiritual law is just as reliable as the laws of physics or mathematics.
The Math Analogy: If you have a mistake in a math problem (like $2 + 2 = 5$), the "solution" already exists in the principle of mathematics ($2 + 2 = 4$). You don't "create" the 4; you simply correct the error in your thinking.
The Spiritual Parallel: Your problem is the "error." The "solution" is the Divine Harmony that already exists. Your job is not to build a solution from scratch, but to tune into the frequency where the solution already lives.
2. The "Problem" is the Illusion; the "Law" is the Reality
Fox takes a hard line here: A problem only exists as long as you are giving it "power" by thinking about it.
He teaches that the problem is a "shadow" cast by a wrong belief.
If you want to get rid of a shadow on the wall, you don't fight the shadow with a vacuum cleaner; you move the object that is blocking the light.
The Light: In this chapter, the "Light" is the "I AM" consciousness. When you turn your attention to God, the "shadow" (the problem) has nothing to sustain it and must disappear.
3. The Three-Fold Method for Any Problem
Fox provides a streamlined technique in this chapter for when you are "in the thick of it" and can't remember all ten commandments:
Stop thinking about the problem: This is the most difficult but necessary step. As long as you are "chewing" on the problem, you are feeding it.
Think about God instead: Use the "Law of Substitution." Think of God as Love, Wisdom, or Power. If you can't feel it, just repeat the words: "God is Love, God is Peace."
Refuse to look back: Once you have turned your mind toward the Light, do not turn back to see if the "shadow" is still there. This is "Remembering the Sabbath."
4. The "Treating" vs. "Worrying"
Fox makes a clear distinction between these two mental states:
Worrying: Is a "False Witness." It is an intense, high-energy prayer for what you don't want.
Treating (Scientific Prayer): Is the "True Witness." It is the calm, persistent realization that God is the only power.
Fox's Golden Rule: "If you can change your mind, the circumstances must change."
5. Why Some Problems Persist
If "Every Problem Has a Solution," why do we struggle for years? Fox identifies two main culprits:
Mental Leakage: You pray for ten minutes but worry for ten hours. You are "adulterating" your consciousness.
Hidden Resentment: You are trying to manifest abundance while hating your neighbor. This violates "At-one-ment." You cannot be in harmony with Supply while being out of harmony with Life.
Final Summary Table: The Book's Journey
Practical Takeaway: The "Immediate Pivot"
Fox concludes the book with an invitation. The next time a "problem" arises—whether it’s a flat tire, a health scare, or a financial bill—immediately say to yourself: "There is a solution to this in the Divine Mind, and the Law of God is showing it to me now." By doing this, you instantly move from "Egypt" (the problem) to "Moses" (the solution).
We have now completed the deep dive into all eleven chapters of The Ten Commandments. It has been a powerful journey through Emmet Fox's metaphysical landscape!
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