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The biblical story of Nehemiah rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem is a useful case history for anyone wishing to better understand the Christly way to deal with evil suggestions—with whatever would abort, hinder, divert, discourage, or defeat any good work. When Nehemiah first heard about the broken walls and burned gates of Jerusalem, he was deeply distressed and prayed for God's guidance.

Recently the board of trustees of a branch church in Maryland decided they had to handle specifically, through prayer, arguments of disorganization directed against the Church of Christ, Scientist. This step was of such benefit that they shared with the membership the value of meeting attacks on the Cause actively in individual thought.

Even a momentary glimpse of the power of Truth awakens in the student of Christian Science a desire to learn more about God, man, and spiritual reality. As the student progresses, he yearns to dig still deeper into the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy and become more systematic and effective in his study and practice.

Moral courage! Living up to a high standard of love. Unselfed deeds, perhaps performed under stress and without regard for personal safety, take us beyond counting on human capacity to reliance on divine aid.

A friend of mine who had been a student of Christian Science for several years was discussing the subject of class instruction. She quoted the Bible verse, "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

Several years ago when I taught first grade in a public school, my class and I discussed the social studies topic of "community helpers. " I asked the children to name some helpers.

Every individual has the opportunity to follow the Christ-example; to express his true identity as the perfect son of God. Church membership and offices can be important channels for spiritual progress.

Many people who read the Lesson Sermon In the Christian Science Quarterly. and Christian Science literature regularly, who feel they love this teaching and depend on it for healing, don't go to church.

Just as the reflection in a mirror is obedient to the original, so man, God's reflection, is inseparable from the infinite good of his creator. This is the spiritual basis for mankind's progress.

Oil is one of the most precious commodities in the world today. The prestige of nations and the balance of political power are influenced by the lack or excess of it.