Article February 14, 1942 ISSUE

Dedicating Oneself to God

WILLIAM MATTHEW COTTERILL

Christian Science is the Science of Christianity which Jesus presented to the world. It encourages that vital individual realization of Truth which leads to demonstration. In answer to the question, "How can I progress most rapidly in the understanding of Christian Science?" Mary Baker Eddy writes on page 495 of her textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures": "Study thoroughly the letter and imbibe the spirit. Adhere to the divine Principle of Christian Science and follow the behests of God, abiding steadfastly in wisdom, Truth, and Love." Obedience to this direction requires individual work, individual spiritual building. The Apostle Paul said, in his first epistle to the Corinthians, "Ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building."

As we "Study thoroughly the letter," we find in the Christian Science textbook incontrovertible, logical statements of spiritual law, showing the necessity of living in conformity with the teachings of the Scriptures. Doing this, we naturally "imbibe the spirit" or build the truth in our own consciousness. In working out one's salvation, one must of necessity "adhere to the divine Principle of Christian Science and follow the behests of God, abiding steadfastly in wisdom, Truth, and Love." Thus does one dedicate oneself to Truth, making the most of every opportunity to do good.

Send a comment to the editors

NEXT IN THIS ISSUE

Article

"Experience is victor"