Editorials

Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice deals in a humorous way with two attributes sometimes deeply ingrained in mortals and in daily life the cause of not-very-funny foolishness and unhappiness. As one explores the true and eternal nature of man as God's reflection, he will find self-respect and respect for others to be more natural.

Talking with his disciples just before the crucifixion, Christ Jesus spoke plainly of a final revelation yet to come. He gave a remarkably precise description of its nature: "The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

"The government of divine Love is supreme," writes Mrs. Eddy.

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To understand our real individuality we need to abandon material standpoints and start with God. It's logical to start there; the Scriptures tell us, "God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him.

One of the most interesting and perhaps important (to the Christian Church) dialogues in the Bible took place after Jesus opened a discussion with his disciples by asking, "Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?" See Matt. 16:13-18.

A new year, unwritten with human history, may induce fear of the unknown, or it may challenge us to write upon the coming twelve months stirring evidence of God's presence and power. Our lives can say the healing Christ was here and illustrate the regeneration and redemption that accompany the discovery and proof of scientific, spiritual truths.

Rebirth may seem as mystifying a demand to many people today as it did when Christ Jesus required it of Nicodemus two thousand years ago See John 3:1-7. The need for rebirth confronts everyone.

In some areas this time of the year many amateurs joyfully are rehearsing Handel's oratorio Messiah . That today people aren't content to let just the professionals sing this mighty work of praise to God may say something profound about the nature of messiah.

The people expected a Saviour. When Christ Jesus was born, many anticipated the Messiah's appearing.