Editorials

Christian Science brings to human consciousness a wholly new concept of man's selfhood. This new sense frees one from the binding limitations that material theories have imposed upon him.

One of the problems in uncovering error, or animal magnetism, is to maintain a proper perspective, in which we hold steadfastly to the fact that God, good, is real and all-powerful but that evil is unreal and impotent. Individuals are at various stages of growth metaphysically.

Much is being done to attain up-to-date organization of the functions of The Mother Church; and this is necessary for its progress in taking scientific Christianity to the world. Organization is the means for bringing about order, and order causes expansion and growth to be more readily achieved.

Have you ever been troubled by indecision, lack of accomplishment, inertia? Is there a tendency toward indefiniteness in your life, the absence of color or individuality? Do you leave things unfinished or shun responsibility? There is a type of philosophy that supports these false influences and could be the source of such suggestions handling one's consciousness. It would lead one to muse on the theoretical and mystical; it advocates hypnotic meditation and the loss of one's individuality.

In the New Testament we read much about the grace of God and of the evident happiness and satisfaction it imparts to those who are conscious of it. In II Corinthians we read, "God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.

Maturity in any line of development comes with experience, and in no field of activity is this more true than in that of metaphysical understanding. Paul described the situation to the church in Corinth in this way: "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

Christian Scientists are citizens of the world. They understand the great need for utilizing their developed spiritual perception for the good of mankind.

In Christian Science it is necessary to realize that Church is a divine idea. Part of the definition of "Church" as given by Mrs.

In Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures Mary Baker Eddy makes this sweeping yet precise statement: "You command the situation if you understand that mortal existence is a state of self-deception and not the truth of being. " Science and Health, p.

The great motive power behind the practice of Christian Science is described in John 3:16: "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. " In this is seen the activity of divine Principle expressed in its highest visible idea and manifest in the saving and redeeming action of the Christ.