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The perfection of God and of His spiritual creation is the basis upon which all healing in Christian Science is accomplished. The Psalmist sang, "Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined" ( Ps.

Mankind works best when a definite goal lies ahead, for it gives an impetus to every thought and act. As Christian Scientists we may well ask: "Just what is my goal? What am I working for?" Our Leader, Mrs.

The recognition of Mind's control brings harmony. The yielding to Mind's control makes us healthier, happier, and holier.

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.