Editorial March 26, 1938 Issue

An Important Recommendation

Duncan Sinclair

When Jesus sent out his twelve disciples, he instructed them to "heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils," as Matthew records in the tenth chapter of his Gospel. He asked them to do what he himself had done. Many times throughout the Gospels definite allusion is made to Jesus' healing of the sick and sinning. To cite but a single reference: in the first chapter of Mark it is set forth that after instantaneously healing Simon's wife's mother of a fever, he healed all that were brought to him, "diseased, and them that were possessed with devils," and "many that were sick of divers diseases."

Christ Jesus healed the sick and sinning through spiritual means; and he expected his disciples to follow his example by applying the teaching he had given them. The New Testament bears witness to the fact that, in a measure, they were successful in this. But surely no one who has perceived that the teaching of the Master was for all men to know, can think that his command to heal through spiritual means was limited to his immediate followers. The spiritual truth he revealed is for all men in all ages. This truth will ever remain as potent in its healing power as when it was demonstrated by Jesus.

Our Leader proved the availability of spiritual truth to heal disease and overcome sin. And, understanding Christian Science, her followers are able to prove this also. Indeed, they regard spiritual healing as an integral part of Christianity. Thus, in the Church Manual (Art. XXX, Sect. 7) by Mrs. Eddy, these words occur under the caption "Healing Better than Teaching": "Healing the sick and the sinner with Truth demonstrates what we affirm of Christian Science and nothing can substitute this demonstration. I recommend that each member of this Church shall strive to demonstrate by his or her practice, that Christian Science heals the sick quickly and wholly, thus proving this Science to be all that we claim for it."

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