Editorials

WHEN Jesus gave the command, "Judge not," he presented an obligation which it has taken mankind many ages to begin to understand, and consequently complete obedience thereto has been long delayed. Paul also taught, "Thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.

JESUS' reply to the lawyer who, in an effort to confound him, propounded the searching question, "Master, which is the great commandment in the law?" typifies the very essence, the spirit and the letter of Christianity. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind," is, indeed, the first and greatest commandment, for in effect it proclaims the obligation of mankind to gain the Mind of Christ, to seek eternal life, to purify completely human consciousness,—to attain to that state of spiritual-mindedness which constitutes the kingdom of heaven.

Mankind is ever reaching out for that which satisfies. It is ever looking for something which will bring it happiness and contentment.

The word "law" is often on the lips of the Christian Scientist. Very often it is coupled with the words "moral" or "spiritual;" then, moral or spiritual law is referred to.

The importance to all students of Christian Science of a clear understanding of divine or true metaphysics is apparent from a single paragraph in the Christian Science textbook. On page 111 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs.

The absolute nature of Christian Science distinguishes it from all other systems of religion and philosophy. Other systems theorize about Deity; Christian Science tells the truth about God.

The thought of newness always comes to one with a sense of refreshment. It brings a vision of gladness, of hope, of courage, of a possibility of further achievement, of a broader activity.

The psalmist, beholding the wonders of the universe about him, and contemplating its great extent, exclaimed, "Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done. " Job was no less impressed with the extent and magnificence of the universe as he beheld it: "Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how high they are!" Yet, how limited the scope of their vision as compared with the present knowledge of mankind! Mortal man has long striven to enlarge his mental horizon.

Emerson , in his essay on "Worship," writes: "The only path of escape in all the worlds of God is performance. You must do your work before you shall be released.

Time is shown by Christian Science to be but the limiting belief in which all that is known by the name of human appears to occur. According to belief, time claims to begin for each one at material birth; and, according to belief also, it may or may not continue after what is termed death.