In all ages men have eagerly sought the truth, endeavoring to utilize it and to experience its promised benefits. Yet there has always been great difficulty in understanding what the truth actually is and in separating it from error, especially error which is well-disguised in attractive garb and plausible argument.
The word Truth when capitalized is used in Christian Science as a synonym for God, and we can speak of the truth of Truth. Also, in this religion Christ, the manifestation of God, is frequently referred to as ever-present Truth; and the term "Christ, Truth," is employed to point to the omnipotent power which, when utilized, meets all the needs of mankind. In the textbook, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, we read (p. 316), "Christ, Truth, was demonstrated through Jesus to prove the power of Spirit over the flesh,— to show that Truth is made manifest by its effects upon the human mind and body, healing sickness and destroying sin."
Christ Jesus showed his followers how to succeed in their search for the truth, and he promised them the salutary rewards that follow from its utilization: "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:31, 32). It is well to note that knowing the truth is possible only to those who continue in his word, that is, to those who accept his teachings and utilize them. Except for that one qualification, Jesus' promise of freedom is not limited or restricted, and he proved by demonstration that the promise applies to freedom from all human discords, including lack, fear, disease, and other afflictions.
