To be well educated is a right of every Christian Scientist. As each one progresses in his understanding of Christian Science, he learns that he never needs to accept the argument of lack of funds or of time, of ability or of interest. He never needs to feel that the opportunity for further education and increased usefulness is denied him for any reason.
Seven years after receiving his baccalaureate degree, a Christian Scientist felt the desire to return to school. It was apparent that his usefulness and service in his field could be increased in this way. Steps were taken to return to the university to pursue graduate work. A few days before he was to have made public announcement of his intentions, he was elected First Reader of his branch Church of Christ, Scientist. In that moment he had to decide whether further education or service to his church would receive first consideration. He decided to accept the Readership.
His church service brought with it three years of growth and progress. Although he devoted a large amount of time to the Readership, his capability and effectiveness in his occupation increased. But his earlier goal of further education seemed now beyond hope of realization. However, it was clear to him that the unfoldment of good that had come to him would continue. He accepted the assurance of Paul, "All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Rom. 8:28; Indeed this proved to be the case.
