One usually practices intuitively and confidently what he understands thoroughly. Logically, then, when one understands Christian Science clearly and professes its teachings as his own, he practices it spontaneously, consecratedly. In answer to the question, "How would you define Christian Science?" Mary Baker Eddy writes (Rudimental Divine Science, p. 1), "As the law of God, the law of good, interpreting and demonstrating the divine Principle and rule of universal harmony."
Sometimes a beginner in the study of Christian Science mistakenly feels that he must be an experienced worker in order to practice this Science. It is obvious, of course, that the seasoned worker has had more experience than the beginner, but even the seasoned worker finds it essential to his progress and success to perfect diligently his spiritual capacities. Healing in Christian Science in any case is accomplished through the power of God, the power of Spirit over matter, the power of the Christ, brought to bear in any specific instance of error.
Truth is as true and available for one to understand and utilize as for another, for the beginner as well as for the more advanced student. Mrs. Eddy makes no distinction between the experienced worker and the neophyte when she says in the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 448), "If the student adheres strictly to the teachings of Christian Science and ventures not to break its rules, he cannot fail of success in healing."
