Article August 2, 1947 Issue

DEMONSTRATION—OUR DUTY TO MANKIND

ROBERT DOLLING WELLS

Regardless of what may seem to be the circumstances, there is never a time or an occasion when we do not have the opportunity before us to be of help to those whose lives touch ours. The Christian Scientist has the opportunity to present the new-old story of God and man in such a manner that many around him will desire and accept the teachings of Christian Science and thus be guided rightly.

Frequently what is called cynicism stems from the disappointment of not seeing words backed up by deeds. What fair-minded person will not agree with this statement in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures'" by Mary Baker Eddy (p. 354): "Consistency is seen in example more than in precept. Inconsistency is shown by words without deeds, which are like clouds without rain"? Much talking about Christian Science and little demonstration do not find ready response from onlookers. They need to be shown by example that demonstration follows the spiritual understanding of what Science teaches.

Does not everyone, without respect to his position or circumstances, desire to learn more of the rules which govern successful activity and bring happiness and well-being? And is it so strange that one looks askance at those who would teach by words without deeds? He who offers Christian Science to another and explains it, to use Mrs. Eddy's own words, "as the law of God, the law of good, interpreting and demonstrating the divine Principle and rule of universal harmony" (Rudimental Divine Science, p. 1). must prove as well as teach that good has been found and is universal. What greater proof can one offer mankind than to so demonstrate the power, presence, and ever-availability of the infinitely good Principle of the universe, God, that he becomes a lively example of the power of good?

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