Editorials

Students of Christian Science are familiar with Mrs. Eddy's definition of Church: "The structure of Truth and Love; whatever rests upon and proceeds from divine Principle.

Many individuals faced with important decisions ask, "What shall I do?" There is only one really adequate reply, and that is, "Turn to God for direction. " Individuals frequently seek human advice from Christian Science practitioners or from friends, and then perhaps recriminate when all does not turn out in the best possible way.

The description of man as incorporeal, which Christian Science declares him to be, may not appeal to the worldly-minded, but it is a word that challenges the thinker. The fact is that both God and man are incorporeal—without physical bodies—and when the sinful and the suffering grasp this truth, they find relief from their troubles.

Mrs. Eddy makes this striking statement in Science and Health: "This is a leading point in the Science of Soul, that Principle is not in its idea.

One who is suffering from a disease as the result of hateful thinking needs to replace his hatred with love. Such a change in thought will bring desirable results, because obviously love is better than hatred.

Speaking of times of "great crises of nations or of the human race," Mary Baker Eddy says, "It is then that supreme devotion to Principle has especially been called for and manifested. " Miscellaneous Writings, p.

Like the sun radiating energy, the divine Mind, God, is constantly expressing itself in spiritual ideas throughout infinity. Though we may be temporarily limited by our material sense of substance, life, and intelligence, we are capable of gaining spiritual sense with which to discern Mind's perfect ideas.

One of the characteristics of infinite Life is that it is always unfolding. Its expression is continually new and fresh.

The inventing of swift modes of transportation and practically instantaneous means of communication has brought the human race into closer association than has ever been possible before. Important and unimportant incidents are broadcast every day, perhaps we should say every minute.

The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of the Christ as set forth in Isaiah, "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. " Isa.