The making of decisions, especially important decisions, is oftentimes regarded as a difficult experience. In considering two or more possible courses of action, men are frequently at a loss to know which is the right one. Though they may seek advice, discuss the matter at length, and contemplate the various aspects of a situation, they often fail to arrive at a positive conviction as to what should be done. In fact, such efforts, instead of helping, many times create or intensify a sense of doubt and confusion.
Those who turn to Christian Science for help, however, learn that the making of decisions need not be a painful or protracted experience. Through this Science they find the sure source of knowledge and guidance to be the infinite Mind, God, whom Mary Baker Eddy defines in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 587) as "the great I am; the all-knowing, all-seeing, all-acting, all-wise, all-loving, and eternal." Thus one sees that human wisdom is not sufficient in itself to guide one in making right decisions.
Christian Science rests upon the fact, stated in the first chapter of Genesis, that man is made in the image and likeness of God. It reveals man as expressing knowledge, perception, and wisdom, because he reflects his Maker. And it shows that in these qualities there can be no indecision, no doubt, no uncertainty.
