Man is God's image and likeness, the idea of infinite Love. His spontaneous outpouring of affection, compassion, and brotherly love is therefore irresistible; and no evil can withstand it, because its source is divine. On page 201 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy we read, "The way to extract error from mortal mind is to pour in truth through flood-tides of Love." We are brothers; and the healing efficacy of unselfed love is being daily proved in the practice of Christian Science.
The rapid growth of Christian Science since its discovery in the year 1866 is readily accounted for when we realize that it is a religion of love. In the brief ministry of Jesus, as recorded in the New Testament, we learn that deeds of kindness were the concomitants of his teachings; and he himself humbly declared that he "came not to be ministered unto, but to minister." It becomes, therefore, the supreme desire of every true follower of the Master to heal, to serve, and to bless his fellow-men. He is ever looking for fresh opportunities to give of his store of spiritual wealth, well knowing that true substance increases in the ratio of its ceaseless and beneficent dispensation. The brotherhood of man is a fundamental of Christian Science, and the loving impulse to be of service to others is genuine and spontaneous on the part of one who has been a beneficiary of spiritual healing.
The true Christian Scientist is judged by his love and unselfishness toward trusted friend and seeming foe, and by his courage in differing with others if thereby he may expose error's subtleties. He rejoices at another's righteous success, comforts the sorrowing, and bears himself alike to all men. Love, gentleness, mercy, goodness, charity, and compassion reign in one imbued with the teachings of Christ Jesus. We can save ourselves only by the reflection of that Love which is our savior and that of our neighbor as well. In anguish the peoples of the earth are seeking help and healing. We cannot ignore the cry; but must dispense as we receive, if we would have our part in the redemption of mankind.
