Article February 8, 1936 Issue

Right Enthusiasm

IRENE RHODES

Enthusiasm is defined as "inspiration, as if by a divine or superhuman power." Some of the synonyms given are "eagerness," "devotion," "ardor," "zeal"; also "impassioned emotion." It is evident, therefore, that there are two kinds of enthusiasm, a right and a wrong kind. Mrs. Eddy's definition of "zeal" on page 599 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" reads: "The reflected animation of Life, Truth, and Love. Blind enthusiasm; mortal will."

It is essential that students of Christian Science express the right kind of zeal, in order to convey to others the happiness and joy experienced through earnest application and study of this great and wonderful Science. Christian Science can be applied and demonstrated at all times, and we should be ready and willing to share its universal truth, which is available to mankind, everywhere.

Let us suppose for the sake of illustration that we are starting some new enterprise. First we are enthusiastic, and if our motive is right we find that helpful thoughts begin to come and are made manifest in our work. Our enthusiasm grows, and perhaps our friends join us in our effort. How much more real and substantial than any human endeavor is the spiritual truth which our dear Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, revealed to us in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." Should we, therefore, for a moment forget to express eagerness and joy in sharing with others this wonderful gift?

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