Editorials

It is true that Christ Jesus said, "They which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage. " But this does not mean that he dismissed matrimony as unnecessary or undesirable as a human institution.

Nothing will more quickly develop one's capacity to give good Christian Science treatments than to actually give them, and to keep on giving them. The more consistently one maintains a conscious unity with God, perfect divine Mind, and persistently applies this true sense to the varied problems of human life, the quicker he will become an effective practitioner of this Science.

It is not a matter of method or technique but of spiritual intent. What makes one a good healer may be deduced from Christ Jesus' statement, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also.

Mr. Welz: When I was a Chaplain in the Air Force, the Chaplains of the base often all met together.

When Mary Baker Eddy announced to the world that man is wholly spiritual, she started a revolution. The world, with its entrenched conviction that life springs from matter, felt the impact of the idea without understanding it.

Philanthropy, or the humanitarian effort of one person to promote the welfare of another, is a Christian duty. The Bible shows that it is only through neighborly love and unworldly living that one can truly worship God and gain His grace.

"Mood Indigo" is the name of a classic blues number that sounds great as music but quickly loses its appeal when it denotes a state of mind. A blue mood is no fun at all.

The decision to take Primary class instruction in Christian Science brings one to a vital point in his growth as a Christian Scientist. Having arrived at this point, one can be certain of his God-given ability to be guided spiritually and to choose for himself who will be his teacher.

If we want enough mental elbowroom to develop our potential for completeness and true satisfaction, then we had better stop believing that even temporarily man's immortal identity is encased in flesh. It simply isn't, and the study and practice of Christian Science can start us on the way to proving this.

In these days of discovery, invention, and rapid change, it is sometimes said that if a business corporation is not planning for ten years ahead it is planning for yesterday. And this could also well apply to individuals.