Editorials

EVERY temptation that comes to one is a challenge to his ability. Measuring ability from human standpoints and material sense evidence, one might be convinced that he cannot do what he should, and hence he becomes afraid or resigned.

EVERY farmer has the problem of protecting his seeds from the devouring birds. People are amused by the crazy scarecrows a farmer sometimes sets up in his fields to prevent birds from plundering the seeds.

Referring to the perfect and unlimited nature of divine Love, Mrs. Eddy asks this pertinent question in Science and Health ( p.

Love for Truth, as it has been revealed in Christian Science, leads one to learn to communicate clearly the truths of this Science. And since Mrs.

The more closely ideas are related to God, the more penetrating is their light. This has been proved in the spread of Christianity.

AN article in The Christian Science Monitor tells of a young business executive who made a mistake that cost his company a million dollars. The article goes on to say that the executive was not fired but rather encouraged to continue because of the great promise the young man showed in developing new ideas.

IN their eager desire to express progress in Christian Science, some individuals have made a headlong dash forward and perhaps have stubbed their toes and fallen. Then with some patience and some lessons learned, they have recovered their equilibrium and have been able to demonstrate a sure sense of good in their experience.

CHRIST JESUS said to his disciples shortly before he left them for higher realms of thought than they were ready to attain ( John 14:1, 2 ): "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions.

DOES the Christian Scientist believe in what is called direct action in social affairs? When direct action is properly defined and analyzed, we can answer Yes without any doubt. There is always room for balanced, sober, and intelligent participation in fundamentally right social action.

IN the outstanding executive there appears a spark of character that spells the difference between routine performance and brilliant success. Christian Science enables one to find that spark, to understand its source, and to develop it in himself as well as in others.