Human theories have been endeavoring for generations to explain causes and effects in, of, and as matter. However, since the discovery of Christian Science in 1866 by Mrs. Eddy, thought has been turning away from the beliefs of a material man and universe. In many fields of activity there are encouraging signs that mental causation is being accepted.
The newcomer to Christian Science might well ask how one deals with the question of separating what appears to be the reality of matter from what this Science tells us is the only reality—the spiritual.
Paul wrote to the people of Corinth (II Cor. 6:17, 18), "Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty." This exhortation is of importance in following the line of thought leading to the understanding of Spirit. While the words used by Paul had originally to do with those who bore the sacred vessels that were returned to Jerusalem, as recorded in Isaiah(52:11), yet Paul was quoting these words in context with his exhortation to the church members at Corinth to strengthen and purify their thought in the knowledge and ministry of the Christ.
