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Putting on record insights into the practice of Christian Science.

CONFORMITY WITH CHRIST

" Be not conformed to this world," urged Paul in his letter to the Romans ( 12: 2 ). "But," he continued, "be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

BRUISING THE SERPENT'S HEAD

A Significant symbol found in the Bible is that of a woman. Through Christian Science we learn that this symbol stands primarily for generic man, the image, or idea, of our Father-Mother, God.

"I AM A CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST"

With the approach of the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church, every member of a Church of Christ, Scientist, may well consider what he means when he says, "I am a Christian Scientist. " He may well examine his thoughts and actions, measure his progress, and resolve to work more earnestly to prove the truths of Christian Science in daily living.

THREE MEASURES OF MEAL

We should understand the world in which we live, note the changes taking place in its chief modes of thought, and make a definite contribution toward bringing ultimate spiritual perfection to light. The three outstanding means of mortal thought—science, theology, and medicine— are being transformed as humanity rises from a material to a spiritual basis of life.

OUR SURE DEFENSE

When one obeys God completely and understandingly, he cannot do anything which would place him in a position of jeopardy. Compliance with the laws of God is an ever-active immunity to danger, disease, distress, or disaster.

THROUGH LIFE, NOT THROUGH DEATH

When speaking at an Easter service in her Church, Mary Baker Eddy said that the service spoke to her not of death but of Life (see Miscellaneous Writings, p. 180).

LET US BE FISHERS OF MEN

While walking by the Sea of Galilee at the inception of his brief ministry, Jesus saw two fishermen, Simon Peter and Andrew, casting a net into the sea. Without ceremony or explanation Jesus called to them ( Matt.

PROGRESS AND PROSPERITY

Whatever lives progresses, for progress is the law of Life, God. Mary Baker Eddy says in her book "Miscellaneous Writings" ( p.

"THE REAL JURISDICTION OF THE WORLD"

Christian Science rejects all evidence of the material senses. It acknowledges only the testimony of Spirit.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CHURCH OFFICE

When church officers are to be elected by the members and when appointments are to be made by the executive board of a branch church or society, the one question of paramount importance must always be: Is the candidate spiritually qualified for the duty? The primary aim of all who have a part in church elections or appointments is to choose those who have given faithful proof of their fitness by consistent loyalty to the teachings of our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, and by their genuinely Christian living. Only as we consecrate thought and action unselfishly to the divine purpose of Church in Christian Science can we demonstrate the truth of Mrs.