AS Christian Scientists we know that the solving of a problem involves the making of a demonstration. And the correct result, or the demonstration, depends, of course, upon a correct analysis and solution of the problem. Both individually and collectively we frequently have to solve what appear to be serious problems, which means we have important demonstrations to make. And the making of these demonstrations must of necessity be in strict accordance with Christian Science teaching and practice, else they could not be properly or satisfactorily disposed of.
And how must we always begin to handle these problems? The answer is plain. We must start with divine Principle, as Mrs. Eddy tells us to do throughout her inspired writings. We must gain a clear, working concept of what Principle is, and of what it stands for; and we must know what it would have us do in the trying situations that confront us and demand our attention. Divine Principle is what its name signifies: it is divine, impersonal. And, further, divine Principle is the omnipotent, sustaining force of the universe, guiding and directing all things. It is God Himself.
With this comprehensive idea of Principle firmly grounded in thought, we should be quick to employ the rules of divine Principle, and them alone, as the basis of our demonstrations, whatever the nature of the problems, thus reassuring ourselves that it is divine Principle, and never human personality or human will, that is actuating our desires and controlling our motives.
