Article July 18, 1931 Issue

Spiritual Sense

ALICE F. FUNKEN

In the study of Christian Science is found the fulfillment of the text, "They shall speak with new tongues;" for Christian Science gives new meanings to certain words which are commonly defined and used in a material way. The word "sense," as an instance, has two distinct meanings: spiritual and material—the spiritual definition implying true perception, consciousness, intelligence. Spiritual sense denies what is called material sense; and it is the only real sense.

Through spiritual sense we may prove that material evidence is always a lie. As we understand God, Spirit, we rise above mortal falsities and are able to claim our inheritance, the ability to apprehend spiritual ideas. Spiritual sense enables us to prove that material evidence has no power; and thus to us it has no halo of idolatry, no beguilements. Spiritual understanding annuls the claim that mortal mind, so called, can prophesy the future by predicting effects, or interpret the past by designating causes; for all understanding comes through the inspiration of divine sense.

There can be no past or future time measurements in God's eternal present; and years can put no claim upon the real man, because he expresses the glory of God, being sustained and renewed through spiritual law. Mrs. Eddy has said (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 249): "Man is the reflection of Soul. He is the direct opposite of material sensation, and there is but one Ego."

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