Article December 3, 1921 Issue

Work

SARAH WOODALL

The student of Christian Science is at times faced with various problems in connection with the nature of his daily work. The working out of these problems in the light of the teaching of Christian Science provides ample scope for the demonstration of Principle in the ordinary, everyday affairs of daily life, and the knowledge thus gained will naturally be of increasing value to the student when bigger problems arise to be dealt with. The desire to devote larger portions of time to what is usually called Christian Science work is natural, and it is the earnest wish of every active Christian Scientist to be spreading the gospel of healing and bringing help to humanity by proving for himself and others the unreality of evil in whatever form it may seem to appear, and it is only natural also to look forward to the time when this work will occupy more and more time, and material work less and less.

The work of the Christian Science practitioner is the most satisfying and joyous that can possibly be experienced, and every one who has demonstrated the healing power of Christian Science and has gained a practical knowledge of Truth in his own experience is privileged to at once begin the sacred work of bringing the healing message to others. It is not necessary to begin by opening an office as a Christian Science practitioner, and the student who is actively and consciously expressing all he knows of Truth, God, in his daily life, will continually find opportunities presenting themselves of helping others to overcome the various false beliefs that afflict humanity. The important point is that the student should be willing to do God's work just when and where it comes to him.

Sometimes it may seem that to be in business life or occupied in any form of material work is not "scientific" and that to give up this material form of work and depend entirely on Christian Science to supply material needs is a proof of progress. It is quite true that Jesus commended Mary for having chosen the better part, while Martha was cumbered with much serving, but he himself followed the humble calling of a carpenter for a number of years before he devoted all his time to teaching and healing. As the student progresses in the understanding of Christian Science his right work will develop in the normal and natural manner, and nowhere in the Bible or in Mrs. Eddy's works do we find any authority for the hasty severance of connections with the ordinary forms of work until the student is ready for broader work.

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