Article April 10, 1902 Issue

Demonstration

BY CHARLES D. WOODS.

The practicability of Christian Science lies in demonstration. We are not taught, as some of our critics imagine, to call evil unreal and simply overlook it. We are taught to prove or demonstrate that evil is unreal, in accordance with the teachings of the Bible, as for example, "Overcome evil with good."

We are taught that the Bible contains an absolute, demonstrable Principle, and this Principle is revealed in our text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." Again we are taught that Truth is not understood until demonstrated, in accordance with the Master's saying, "These signs shall follow them that believe."

Let us see if the Bible lays stress on the necessity of demonstration or proof. St. Paul says, "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the spirit and of power." "Make full proof of thy ministry." "Prove all things." St. James says, "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead."

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