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When examined in the light of Christian Science, lack is seen to be a result of the mortal belief that somehow, somewhere, God's creation is incomplete and imperfect, and that to make up for this apparent deficiency it becomes necessary to accumulate matter. Beliefs of lack and debt deny certain statements in the Bible such as that in I Timothy 6:17 , where Paul speaks of "God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.

In the sixth chapter of Matthew is recorded the prayer which Christ Jesus taught his disciples and bequeathed to posterity. This prayer, designated the Lord's Prayer, stands as a perfect, ever-effective orison.

The Psalmist sang joyously, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. " What a declaration of assurance of divine care is contained in this much-loved Psalm! We see implied here a positive refusal to entertain a single intruding anxiety, desire, or want.

In a remarkable paragraph of Science and Health ( p. 195 ) Mrs.

There is perhaps no subject of more compelling interest than that of progress. In every direction men have striven by ingenuity and invention to improve their modes and methods of living, and this phase of progress has been effected to a remarkable degree within the past quarter of a century.

The great Apostle to the Gentiles, who had remained faithful through many trials and tests, left this gem of truth for all valiant Christian warriors and lovers of good: "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. " To obtain "a crown of righteousness" is the goal of every Christian Scientist.

On pages 14 and 15 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, are statements which serve as sure guides, enabling one who seeks, to find a blessed sense of communion with God. Obedience to these counsels will establish that confident sense of oneness with God which enabled Jesus to say, "I and my Father are one," and to prove its power.

A sincere and devoted student of Christian Science was called upon to build a business organization. From the very inception of the enterprise he was left free to choose the men to fill every position.

" Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. " This admonition of the Master is most precious and near to the hearts of all students of Christian Science who are endeavoring to follow it.

Every hour of the day men and women are called upon to choose between constructive and destructive thinking, right and wrong action; and upon the right choice depend their happiness and well-being. The question of how one shall be sure that he is making a right decision in every instance is one which we may well consider thoughtfully and prayerfully.