Editorials

Christian Scientists love the Christmas season with its memories of the nativity of the infant Jesus—the child who was to grow into a manhood that interpreted the love of God to the world. Christmas Day refreshes their joy that through Science the Christ has come in its final glory to show all men their true sonship with God.

" Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us" ( Luke 2:15 ). So they left their sheep in the fields and went to Bethlehem.

Thankfulness characterized the thoughts and the prayers of Christ Jesus, and this attitude of mind demonstrated power over error. Whether the outlook to human sense was favorable or not, the Master always found something constructive for which to express thanks.

Christian Scientists are devoted students of the Scriptures. The spiritual meaning of the inspired Word of the Bible answers their questions and solves their problems.

The Christ as understood in Christian Science is an all-important subject. Indeed, it is a leading point in the theology of our Science.

Christian Science has revealed the spiritual facts of being, namely the truth concerning God and His Christ. On the authority of the Scriptures, Science has brought to light the spiritual origin and development of the universe, including man, and it demands proof of this revelation through spiritualized living and wholesome and healthy conduct on the part of Christian Scientists.

Christian Science reveals man as incorporeal, but it never implies that he is formless. Instead, it brings to light the spiritual formation that is man's eternal identity, distinct and individual, created and sustained by the one Supreme Being.

Most human beings recognize that the inward longing and desire of mankind is for a state of mental peace and harmony. Every individual is instinctively seeking happiness and a sense of being that is the expression of completeness and satisfaction.

In order to cope with the world in which they live, men need human education in many branches of learning. In fact, their ability to grasp the requirements of such education and to progress in the freedom from limitation it is designed to bring is evidence of their present demonstration of God-derived intelligence.

Christian Science reveals the nature of God as wholly good. Indeed, good is used by Mary Baker Eddy as a synonymous term for God.