IN Miscellany, Mrs. Eddy makes this thought-provoking statement (p. 252): "The entire purpose of true education is to make one not only know the truth but live it—to make one enjoy doing right, make one not work in the sunshine and run away in the storm, but work midst clouds of wrong, injustice, envy, hate; and wait on God, the strong deliverer, who will reward righteousness and punish iniquity."
Throughout the centuries the church has been a strong factor in educating the people. They have gone to their places of worship to have the Word of God read to them and to listen to its explanation. These truths, when accepted and understood, have led them into spiritual thinking and better daily living.
Christ Jesus was the great Teacher. His method was simple, homey, and practical. He asked questions, gave answers to questions, illustrated with parables, and instructed with precepts. His teaching brought to mankind the Word of God with positive proof of its validity through his healing the sick, regenerating the sinning, and overcoming death.
