One of the most subtle errors of to-day is the thought of who shall be greatest,—the selfish desire for leadership and a large following; forgetting the promise, "where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew, 18 : 20).
The first lessons that Christian Science teach us are obedience and humility. Disobedience to the teachings of our text-book, Science and Health, stultifies our growth in the understanding and demonstration of the Christ-Truth.
Principle is absolute and demands implicit obedience and honesty at every step. Not being honest to one and dishonest to another, but honest to all in every word and deed, at all times, in all ways, and under all circumstances, is demanded by the Christ-teaching, "Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men" (2 Corinthians, 8 : 21).
