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In a way every Christian Scientist is a practitioner. He may not be listed in The Christian Science Journal as a practitioner, but the moment he opens Science and Health by Mrs.

Man , according to the teachings of Christian Science, exists at the standpoint of opportunity. There is a divine purpose for each one of God's ideas, a usefulness that contributes to the full expression of God's unlimited abilities and capacities.

In this nuclear and space-minded age, the science of mathematics and other material sciences are being emphasized by many as presenting the solution to individual and world problems. Material sciences have a necessary place in human experience and, if used for good, can be a means for advancement of the human race.

To know that there is a way out of every distress and disease which plagues humanity today brings hope and assurance to troubled hearts. Christ Jesus centuries ago declared ( John 14:6 ), "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Christian Science reveals man's real selfhood to be God's perfect likeness. The Bible provides clear instances of the value of claiming one's true selfhood, especially in moments of emergency.

The Christian Scientist realizes great inspiration, encouragement, and strength from the daily observance of Easter. Although he does not celebrate the day with special material ceremonies, Easter observance is constantly a vital part of his thought and activity.

In these days when much publicity is being given to the penetration of outer space because of the discoveries of the material sciences, it may be well for the Christian to pause and take stock of his spiritual ability to reach beyond the confines of matter, or the physical body, and comprehend the infinitude of Spirit, of God Himself. Only to the degree that this ability is attained can one understand man, the image and likeness of Spirit, as explained by the Scriptures.

BECAUSE all the ideas of God, divine Mind, are equally perfect, equally pure and harmonious, they cannot be compared with each other. Even among human beings there is little basis for comparison, for all vary as to temperament, background, and circumstances.

IN "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, tells us ( p. 199 ), "The devotion of thought to an honest achievement makes the achievement possible.

IN eternity, the perfect circle of reality, where all is spiritually mental, the true qualities evidenced in youth and age coexist. Inspiration is forever joined with wisdom, strength undivorced from calmness, and spontaneity of action unfailingly governed by steadfastness.