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As eager students of the Bible and the Science of Christ, have we sometimes shared precious inspiration with someone only to have it ignored, disputed, or summarily dismissed? Or have we spoken out of turn—too hastily— without checking sources, facts, or allowing an idea to be confirmed and complete in our understanding before speaking? Perhaps even someone has benefited from our prayerful inspiration but afterward has walked on without acknowledging its effectiveness. As a result of these types of experience we may find ourselves full of self doubt, chagrined, confused, frustrated, angered, or even wary of ever voicing God's Word again.

In her poem "Resolutions for the Day" Mrs. Eddy includes.

The Apostle Paul, Acts tells us, at one time described himself as "a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. " Acts 23:6.

On my first visit to the Great Barrier Reef, located just off the northeast coast of Australia, I saw all I could fleetingly through the glass bottom of a small tourist boat. This had one effect—I was determined to see more.

In the Manual of The Mother Church Mrs. Eddy writes, "I recommend that each member of this Church shall strive to demonstrate by his or her practice, that Christian Science heals the sick quickly and wholly, thus proving this Science to be all that we claim for it.

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.