Editorials

AN article in The Christian Science Monitor tells of a young business executive who made a mistake that cost his company a million dollars. The article goes on to say that the executive was not fired but rather encouraged to continue because of the great promise the young man showed in developing new ideas.

IN their eager desire to express progress in Christian Science, some individuals have made a headlong dash forward and perhaps have stubbed their toes and fallen. Then with some patience and some lessons learned, they have recovered their equilibrium and have been able to demonstrate a sure sense of good in their experience.

CHRIST JESUS said to his disciples shortly before he left them for higher realms of thought than they were ready to attain ( John 14:1, 2 ): "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions.

DOES the Christian Scientist believe in what is called direct action in social affairs? When direct action is properly defined and analyzed, we can answer Yes without any doubt. There is always room for balanced, sober, and intelligent participation in fundamentally right social action.

IN the outstanding executive there appears a spark of character that spells the difference between routine performance and brilliant success. Christian Science enables one to find that spark, to understand its source, and to develop it in himself as well as in others.

ANYONE with a right purpose in life is at a great advantage, for purpose always helps to give direction to action. And people need direction.

ONE dictionary definition of "consecrate" is "to devote to a purpose with deep solemnity or dedication. " "Church," defined by Mrs.

IN reading the Bible, particularly the four Gospels, one realizes that there is a definite relationship between holiness and health. Christ Jesus proved this and left undeniable evidence that a life dedicated to holiness has power over illnesses and defects, whether they be mental, moral, or physical.

MARY BAKER EDDY makes the goal of Christianity clear when she says in "Christian Science versus Pantheism" ( p. 13 ), "Love all Christian churches for the gospel's sake; and be exceedingly glad that the churches are united in purpose, if not in method, to close the war between flesh and Spirit, and to fight the good fight till God's will be witnessed and done on earth as in heaven.

ON page 1 of "The People's Idea of God," Mrs. Eddy writes, "The footsteps of thought, as they pass from the sensual side of existence to the reality and Soul of all things, are slow, portending a long night to the traveller; but the guardians of the gloom are the angels of His presence, that impart grandeur to the intellectual wrestling and collisions with old-time faiths, as we drift into more spiritual latitudes.