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Do we sometimes find that we are attaching negative labels to ourselves and others? Perhaps this individual is temperamental, another too young. We may even accept an illness for ourselves or another.

The student of Christian Science learns early in his study the importance of spiritual-mindedness. He prays to heed St.

Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. (I John 3:9) If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Humility is generally defined as the absence of arrogance or haughtiness. Going deeper, Christian Science shows that humility is an enlightened dependence on God, the cause of all true existence, the source of all real intelligence, ability, and activity.

In the early days of our movement, class instruction in Christian Science was considered the most natural step in the world! And of course that's exactly what it still is. What could be more natural than learning more about Christian Science healing for oneself and others? A receptive heart filled with humility, honesty, and goodness is ready at least to consider this step.

Are you satisfied with your progress? Or are you, like many people, having a struggle to feel that you're getting anywhere at all? Every individual has a yearning to progress, and many people actively strive to do so. Yet despite all our efforts we may feel thwarted.

Much attention has been paid lately in the media to the problems of high-achieving young individuals who become obsessed, sometimes dangerously so, with losing weight. How can Christian Science come to the rescue in such situations? In Science and Health Mrs.

We were watching a herd of elephants cross a river in Africa. Our guide—a lifetime observer of wildlife, their habitats and habits—was discussing the animals' freedom and innate ability to survive in the wilds.

In human affairs we all have seen at times the salutary effect of getting tough in rejecting the imposition upon us of an unfair or evil burden. In seeking to be healed of an ailment through prayer, it is also often helpful to get tough.

What makes a good tennis player? What makes a good pianist or a good orator? Among other things, practice. And what makes a good Christian Scientist? Certainly, practice is essential here too.