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Among the multifold limitations imposed upon the thinking of mortals by mortal mind is that of weight, which in one dictionary is defined as "the force with which a body is attracted toward the earth. " What a contrast to this false concept of substance and its earth-binding laws is the law of spiritual attraction, which uplifts consciousness, unfolds each holy purpose and desire, and guides every good thought to God.

Man is God's idea, whose history is spiritual progress. The history of mankind, however, is a dualistic record of spiritual truths unfolding and of human benefits and destructive mistakes.

St. Paul wrote ( Eph.

No one likes to be the victim of fraud. But sometimes a person may buy an article of furniture said to be of a certain period, or a painting purported to be the work of a famous artist, and find out afterwards that he has been deceived.

Many are familiar with the Scriptural texts which read: "God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness," and, "God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him" ( Gen. 1:26, 27 ).

"As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it. " This inspiring description of true defense given in the  thirty-first chapter of Isaiah illustrates the manner in which Truth defends the citadel of each individual consciousness.

" If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly" ( John 10:24 ). This insistent demand of the Jews was never met to their satisfaction, despite all the marvelous works and inspired teachings of Christ Jesus.

To ensure stability and security for them-selves and their loved ones has been the purpose of men through the ages. They have striven for the security and comfort of a home and for leisure to enjoy them.

To the agriculturist, often harassed by spurious laws concerning soil, weather, and pest invasion, Christian Science brings the revealment that true propagation is not a process of material reproduction, but is the forever appearing of God's creation through His ideas. The unceasing expression or reflection of God's being constitutes His multifarious creation, man and the universe.

In his faultless individual life and unprecedented proof of man's immortality and in his healing of the multitudes and fulfilling of his mission Christ Jesus marked the way of redemption from the perils of material existence for all mankind. Speaking the divine Word through his pure spiritual understanding, derived directly from God, he declared ( John 14:6 ), "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.