The attitude of a Christian Scientist is that of a lifelong student. It's natural, then, that there's a place in his or her daily study and spiritual progress for thoughtful research. Christian Scientists may draw on nondenominational Bible commentaries and dictionaries, different versions of the Bible, as well as historical information that sheds light on events in the Bible.
But completely separate and distinct from the use of various research materials, which Christian Scientists know they should sift through prayerfully, is the vital need to study the pure metaphysical teachings of Christian Science. This includes studying the weekly Bible Lessons taken from the Bible itself and from Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, and exploring the Bible as well as all of Mrs. Eddy's writings more fully. These are the most relevant to Christian Scientists, who understand divine Science to be the Comforter promised by Christ Jesus. The Master said, "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now." John 16:12. Also "I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth." John 14:16, 17.
Mrs. Eddy's inestimable discovery was the timeless Science of being—the Science of divine Principle, Life, Truth, and Love, made evident to her by God through deep prayerful study of the Bible. She referred to this prophesied coming of the Christ Science as the "... final revelation of the absolute divine Principle of scientific mental healing." Science and Health, p. 107.
