COULD there be a higher purpose, a more worth-while and satisfying motive, than to have a part in the progressive unfolding of the spiritual idea of Church in human consciousness? This was the purpose of Christ Jesus; it should be the purpose of all who profess to be his followers. It was the purpose of the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy.
Some may feel that the church which Jesus founded was a human organization, while others will comment that most of his acts and words had little relevancy to the ordinary concept of church. But the Master said (Matt. 16:18), "Upon this rock I will build my church." Christian Science teaches that "rock" here stands for the supremacy of Spirit, Life, Truth, and Love understood and demonstrated in overcoming the material beliefs of fear, sin, sickness, death—which healing activity was indeed the foundation of Jesus' church. The Principle of his teaching, exemplified in daily living, will cause wars to cease and will help mankind to live in harmony and true brotherhood. What comparable way could there be of glorifying and serving God? "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (I Cor. 3:11).
A question foremost today in the minds of many thinking people is, Can the organization known as the United Nations accomplish its purpose and ensure the future peace of the world? All peace-loving people will pray for the success of its efforts. But doubt and suspicion between individuals and nations can never be replaced entirely by confidence, trust, and good will, and peace thus be assured, until thought and action are based upon the rock, or Christ, underlying the teachings of the Master.
