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Man is not suggestible. He does not have a consciousness which can entertain suggestions.

" As adherents of Truth, we take the inspired Word of the Bible as our sufficient guide to eternal Life. " This is the first of six important points, or Tenets, listed by Mrs.

As a manifold blessing to mankind Christian Science has brought into sharp focus the teachings of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, wherein is revealed the true status of man. The first chapter of Genesis records that God created man in His likeness.

That God has lovingly endowed His children with eternal individuality is a comforting and immensely reassuring fact. Jesus spoke of his everlasting selfhood, which he knew to be eternally loved by the Father, when he said, "Thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world" ( John 17:24 ).

All the accomplishments of the great pioneers of humanity were achieved because they had the strength to go on in the face of seemingly unsurmountable odds. Christian Science teaches us that strength is derived from God, the source of all power.

There is a fable about a little girl who was offered the choice of being pretty or good. She chose to be pretty, adding, "You see, I can be good whenever I like.

Christian Scientists are grateful for the Lesson-Sermons outlined in the Christian Science Quarterly, Mrs. Eddy provided the subjects of these lessons, and they are used in the Sunday services of all Churches of Christ, Scientist.

Mrs. Eddy established each of the Christian Science periodicals and gave to each its name and distinct purpose.

A Great deal is said today about the pressures of modern life, and it certainly does seem as if the number of stresses were increasing for most people. These pressures appear to be social as well as economic, mental as well as physical.

From the Treasurer of The Mother Church Per Capita Tax is provided for by Mary Baker Eddy in the Manual of The Mother Church ( Art. VIII, Sect.