Editorials

Knowing and thinking are terms that interest the Christian Scientist. He understands that knowing is the natural function of spiritual man, God's likeness, whereas thinking is a human process.

Mrs. Eddy writes in "Unity of Good" ( p.

If the Christ child were born today and we were invited to bring him a gift, what would we bring? The Magi of old brought to the child Jesus gold and frankincense and myrrh. These were suitable gifts at that time—gifts to honor one who they thought would be king of the Jews.

Christians never tire of Matthew's description of the star of Bethlehem that appeared in the east, guiding the Wisemen to the young child Jesus. The star was the Hebrews' symbol of the Messiah.

The real man is revealed in Christian Science to be the image of infinite Mind. Being infinite, he is immeasurable.

When a child learns early in life to say, "Thank you," in response to some favor or courtesy, he establishes a practice that will be increasingly enriching to him throughout his experience. It will contribute more and more to the harmony and joy of each day's activities.

The purpose of a blessing is to confer happiness and to multiply good. The blessings of God are universal and infinite and are bestowed impartially upon all that has its source in Him.

Innocence derives from the purity of Soul. It is positive, dynamic.

The moral and spiritual responsibilities of an officer in a Church of Christ, Scientist, are clearly implied in the teachings of Christian Science. These teachings include the worship of one God, the only Mind, who is Truth, Love, Principle.

Christian Science answers satisfactorily such searching questions as, Who am I? or, What am I? or, Why am I here? Perhaps these questions are not as difficult to answer as they appear to be. Certainly the student of Christian Science does not find them so—at least theoretically.