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When Moses gave them the Ten Commandments, the children of Israel probably did not realize how well obedience to these would protect them from mistakes which would otherwise cause them trouble. The moral demand of the Commandments forbids not only a few evils but every one which mankind might be tempted to believe in or indulge.

The parable of the prodigal son affords many helpful lessons for students of Christian Science in their upward way from sense to Soul. Not only does this parable underline the folly of one's pandering to the material senses by the seeking of substance in matter, as the prodigal did, but it also proves substance to be present with us, here at the moment just where we are.

A Christian Science lecture lasts an hour, but its value far transcends this short time. It is not merely one of many civic events, but is of unique importance to any community in which it is given.

The Bible tells us how to obtain harmony Christ Jesus said ( Matt. 6:33 ), "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

What a beautiful world we might have if every child, man, and woman were convinced that every good thing he undertook would succeed. At present this is not the case, partly because of the inactivity of mortals and partly because of beliefs in defects, heredity, or lack of opportunity.

Each annual association meeting of class-taught students of Christian Science shows the fruitage of Mind's unfoldment. What a worthy occasion! We should come to Love's feast with Open hearts and willing hands, Eager ears, expectant, joyful, Ready for Thy right commands, as we read in Hymn No.

The pattern for triumphant living was set by Jesus, who not only understood but proved that Life is God, divine and eternal. His purely spiritual perception enabled him to see perfection in all God's creation.

" The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it" ( Prov. 10:22 ).

Christian Science shows the great importance of watching our thinking so that our thoughts and deeds are always in perfect agreement with the law of God. By casting the weight of our thinking on the side of God, we find that there is no other side in God's scale, for He, Mind, is All, and there is no matter.

What a great blessing it would be if we might awake to find ourselves free from the false sense of self to which each of us refers as "I. " We should no longer bind ourselves with such thoughts as, "I am overburdened; I am growing old; I am a mortal sinner.