Article July 25, 1903 Issue

Believing, then Understanding

IDA L. BAKER.

In studying the eleventh chapter of John's Gospel, we see how clearly Jesus taught that believing comes before understanding. Christian Science teaches that believing in God is the door through which we pass to faith, and that faith becomes understanding; and that there is no other way given whereby we can be saved,—know and understand God, Mind, Spirit. Jesus said unto Martha at the grave of Lazarus, "Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?" If we are firm and constant in believing, we shall see—understand—God.

Jesus said, "Take ye away the stone." Unbelief is a stone. Not one ray of understanding was ever reflected through it. Unbelief demands, "Come down from the cross, and we will believe;" but the believing heart says, "We walk by faith, not by sight."

Doubtless many of us remember when we first heard of this Christ method of healing and did not believe. Like Nicodemus, we questioned, "How can these things be?" and we called for "signs and wonders" that we might believe.

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