Sincere students of Christian Science are always on guard against giving any power to the false beliefs engendered by error. As listeners, viewers, and readers these students are alert to mortal mind's subtle influence, which is evident through the continuous barrage of propaganda flowing from radio, television, and the press, urging material remedies for the solution of the problems facing mankind. Christian Scientists recognize the dangers inherent in this form of mass mesmerism and endeavor to follow the direction given by Mary Baker Eddy in the Manual of The Mother Church (Art. VIII, Sect. 6): "It shall be the duty of every member of this Church to defend himself daily against aggressive mental suggestion, and not be made to forget nor to neglect his duty to God, to his Leader, and to mankind." Each member should accept Truth as the only potent force to be used offensively and defensively against any illusion of power in error's thrusts. Human problems will then become opportunities to learn more of God and to demonstrate His omnipotence.
The daily recognition of the allness of God and of error's nothingness is the first step in building a secure foundation for an enduring defense against mortal, erring concepts. This recognition establishes the correct premise for all holy work and provides a substantial basis on which to solve the problem of being. That God is Truth and Love and that man is His image and likeness must be received, accepted, understood, and lived here and now.
The time to build a stronghold based on the Christ-idea is now. Through daily study of the Bible and the writings of Mrs. Eddy, the spiritual meaning of the Scriptures begins to unfold to us. Bible passages which may have seemed dark and obscure become clear and intelligible. Consistent, individual daily study results in spiritual growth. Day by day the bulwarks of faith become more firmly established in consciousness so that the radiant bloom of reality is understood on an ever-increasing scale.
