Article May 11, 1918 Issue

Christian Science emanates from God, divine Mind; its...

Willis D. McKinstry—Topeka, Kan.

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Christian Science emanates from God, divine Mind; its activity is the operation of spiritual law reiterating the command, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." This command is the expression of divine wisdom; it does not admit of any change or alteration to suit the wish or desire of personal opinion; therefore, obedience to it is imperative. Jesus' life and work conformed to this command; thus he said, "This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." Through the study of the gospels we learn that the greater portion of the Master's work was one of healing, and it was he who said to all them that believe: "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel;" "Heal the sick."

Christian Science reveals the Principle of being as God, divine Life, Truth, and Love. Through a knowledge of the spiritual law of cause and effect, mankind comes into agreement with Principle, God, and thereby finds health and harmony, the reality of existence. A failure to receive help and healing through Christian Science only indicates the great need of a fuller understanding of God's law, and its application to the needs of humanity. Christian Science is not a new religion; it is but the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy, and for the proof of its teachings it offers its healing work. "The tree is known by his fruit."

Our critic, the doctor, has most frankly told us that the practice of medicine is not a science: that is, it is not based upon a fundamental truth; for he says, "The sensible physician nowadays prefers to prescribe no medicine, unless for a specific purpose, and then as little as possible." Thus we see in the practice of medicine, there is not a specific remedy for a specific ill. Again the doctor gives expression to a vital truth when he says, "Anyone who will cease to fear illness and hopefully grasp for health gives his natural forces a better opportunity." Mrs. Eddy says (Science and Health, p. 276): "Material beliefs and spiritual understanding never mingle. The latter destroys the former. Discord is the nothingness named error. Harmony is the somethingness named Truth."

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