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Because Jesus demonstrated the Christ, the spirit of Truth, without measure, he could say, "I am the light of the world" ( John 8:12 ); yet he appeared in the flesh that he might show all men how to win their freedom from the self-imposed shackles of materiality. The world has not yet taken full advantage of his glorious example; the mortal dream of life in matter still holds sway, and the light which, seen or unseen, dwells within each individual awaits for the most part recognition.

The first tenet of Christian Science reads, "As adherents of Truth, we take the inspired Word of the Bible as our sufficient guide to eternal Life" (Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, p.

Some years ago, my family and I boarded a self-operating elevator and proceeded to follow the instructions for its proper operation. The elevator went into motion, and everything worked smoothly until it came to a halt in front of a brick wall.

It is possible for everyone enlightened by the revelation of Christian Science to enjoy health, happiness, and length of days, through obedience to the Ten Commandments. Hence the fifth one, "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee" ( Ex.

It is not uncommon to see posted on a door or gate the words, "These premises protected," followed by the name of some detective or protective agency. As alert students of Christian Science we may well adopt this as our slogan and keep it in our thoughts.

The world of today is seething over the issue of who shall possess it. Individuals and nations strive with each other to excel and dominate in things both material and mental.

When reading the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, one may be startled to find statements that declare matter and mortality to be unreal.

" We should examine ourselves and learn what is the affection and purpose of the heart, for in this way only can we learn what we honestly are. " Mrs.

Today there is much talk of conformity in school, on the college campus, in business, in society. This is a great challenge to all of us, a challenge to find the true standard of conformity for every phase of our lives—a standard that will bring real joy, satisfaction, peace, and dominion.

It is recorded in the Book of Genesis that, because of strife among the herdsmen of their cattle, Abram proposed to his nephew, Lot, that they separate. Abram allowed Lot to choose the land he would occupy.