Editorials

While Mrs. Eddy was personally present, her followers inevitably felt the humility that comes with one's realizing that one's own interpretation of a particular truth could be corrected or improved upon by a word of instruction from the revelator herself.

People are likely to greet the New Year with mixed emotions until they understand the nature of good and how they can bring more of good into their lives. Christian Science teaches that God is All, the source and substance of good.

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.