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The goodness of God's creation is not a debatable or uncertain condition. It is the unavoidable, inevitable environment in which man finds himself.

During the year we hear an announcement read from the desk of every Church of Christ, Scientist, that application may be made for church membership. This is a joyful, eagerly-awaited message for those who have been conscientiously preparing themselves for closer affiliation with the Christian Science movement.

The prophet Haggai, while listed among the so-called minor prophets, nevertheless established himself as of distinctly major importance to his nation. The Old Testament gives us little more than a brief summary of the counsel with which he stirred the people to a concept of their religious and political responsibilities, but the two chapters comprising the book of Haggai contain advice which might with profit be heeded in this latter day.

If someone were to ask us where he could get some honesty, where would we send him? Certainly we should show him that honesty is not a commodity to be purchased or acquired from without. It is a mental possession and must be found within consciousness.

Through Christian Science, divine Science is applied to humanity and is capable of practical proof. It is not absolutely necessary to know how this Science operates in order to begin to have proof of its utility, but there must be an awakened faith that the Principle of good is in operation; there must be more faith in good than there is in evil.

Since the first century, men have tried in devious ways to make Jesus' teachings more sophisticated—more complicated and subtilized. Worldly-wise students of philosophy and religion have sought to mix the Master's simple, sacred message with so-called higher knowledge.

To prove something we know, should be a joy. A construction engineer who knows well how to build a beautiful bridge or a fine building welcomes the opportunity to prove that he can do it.

That which is not understood often takes on an air of mystery; anything beyond the ken of mortal, material thinking appears uncertain and obscure. The Apostle Paul speaks of the mystery of godliness; and when Jesus was questioned by his disciples, "Why speakest thou unto them in parables?" ( Matt.

The experiences which bring us progress need not always be difficult or distressing ones. There are joyous occasions when inspirational moments of spiritual unfoldment, free from all stress or strain, bring to us in gentle ways clear glimpses of Truth.

The exercise of sound morals and of moral courage in an evil hour is a sure means of healing and liberation. All too often in such circumstances apparent courage is but bravado, a mere pretext of strength and hope; whereas the moral courage which is substantive indicates the presence of spiritual power.