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One of the more significant and versatile characters in the long record of Israel's history was Samuel, whose brilliant career affected many aspects of the progress of his country and of its people. Not only did he judge Israel "all the days of his life" ( I Sam.
The Old Testament tells of two extraordinary encounters with a serpent. According to the allegorical record of creation, the first encounter took place in the Garden of Eden, where the woman succumbed to the beguiling words of the talking serpent.
Earnest Christian Scientists pray each day the "Daily Prayer," given them by Mrs. Eddy in the Manual of The Mother Church, "'Thy kingdom come;' let the reign of divine Truth, Life, and Love be established in me, and rule out of me all sin; and may Thy Word enrich the affections of all mankind, and govern them!" Man.
The members of a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, have the distinct privilege of presenting a Christian Science lecture to the community at least once every year. It brings the message of the Christ, Truth, into the community as practical and demonstrable.
Our motives and the execution of them have a far-reaching effect on everything pertaining to our human experience. Therefore it is our privilege and duty to search out true, correct motives or incentives, and we must follow through by using them in our daily activities.
Mankind seek stimulation in many ways and for various purposes. Many people feel that an additional goad is beneficial to successful achievement in work or play, and some habitually use a stimulant when feeling pushed by time or circumstances.
One of the most challenging instructions in the Bible, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself," Lev. 19:18; was emphasized when repeated by the Master, Christ Jesus (see Matt.
As Christian Scientists we are daily learning to appreciate and demonstrate better the truth of Mrs. Eddy's statement, "He who has the true idea of good loses all sense of evil, and by reason of this is being ushered into the undying realities of Spirit.
When individuals join The Mother Church they voluntarily pledge their allegiance to the religious tenets of Christian Science, which Mrs. Eddy gives in Science and Health.
Christian Scientists consider it important to study Mrs. Eddy's instructions in the Manual of The Mother Church as well as in Science and Health.