Articles

In the Glossary in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mary Baker Eddy has defined "river" ( p. 593 ) as "channel of thought," adding, "When smooth and unobstructed, it typifies the course of Truth; but muddy, foaming, and dashing, it is a type of error.

Christian Science presents to human thought an understanding of the true nature and being of man. Through revelation and reason Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, discerned man to be spiritual, now and always, as the likeness of Spirit, God.

Students of the Bible are so familiar with the name "New Testament" that often they do not pause to consider its original meaning and true significance. It implies a definite relation to the Old Testament, but an equally definite distinction from it.

In the book of Proverbs are found these helpful admonitions for those who would seek guidance in true thinking and acting: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding," and, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. " From these it is evident that our daily lives must be constantly guarded with the protecting armor of Godlike thoughts.

In the healing ministry of Christ Jesus, one demonstration of the power of God stands out with great significance. In the Gospels of Mark and Luke it is recorded that on a certain occasion when Jesus was thronged with the multitude seeking spiritual enlightenment and healing, there came to him one of the rulers of the synagogue whose name was Jairus, and who fell at the Master's feet earnestly beseeching him to come and heal his young daughter, who lay at home critically ill.

Certain statements by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, come to thought as of particular value in this period of world history. The following is one of them ( Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p.

Jesus said to Philip ( John 14:11 ), "Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. " In the study of any natural science both deductive and inductive methods of reasoning are used.

In the opening verses of Peter's first epistle he gives praise to God for the hope of "an inheritance incorruptible, and undented, and that fadeth not away. " Evidently he was not referring to some far-off good, for he called it "a lively hope," one based on the example of Christ Jesus, and therefore actively usable.

The following words of Christ Jesus to his disciples, "Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations," are of special significance to students of Christian Science. It is most essential for them to gain a correct understanding of the word "temptation" as the Master used it, in order to work out their salvation as he did.

Christian Science is a divine revelation, whereby mankind may learn to utilize the spiritual facts of being to eradicate false material beliefs. It reduces to human apprehension the realities of divine being, and reveals the real identity of man as God's image.