Editorial July 29, 1950 Issue

OBEDIENCE TO THE RULES LAID DOWN

Richard J. Davis

When one begins the study of Christian Science, he may be at first merely a reader and be concerned largely with gaining an understanding of the letter of its teaching. He is being presented with new and quite absolute concepts of God, man, and the universe, concepts that may differ radically from what he has previously held and from what are the accepted beliefs of many religious faiths. He rejoices, however, each day in the added spiritual enlightenment which his study of Science brings. It is possible that for a time he may feel the need of talking with more experienced Christian Scientists and turning to them for physical and other help.

The time should come, however, when one should see that the teachings of Christian Science are not merely to be believed, but must be put into practical action if he is to become a spiritually scientific thinker. This involves a reasonable knowledge of the letter and a constantly growing demonstration of the spirit.

The Science of being is the demonstrable understanding of how to be, and therefore must be lived and exemplified. Every student must make this Science a part of his daily conscious thinking. If he is to grow and reap its benefits, he must not postpone utilizing the practical truths of Christian Science in his own life. At this point in his experience he should reject the frequent suggestions of limited understanding and must not permit self-depreciation to deter him from applying the divine facts of being which he has perceived in his own affairs, or indeed for others.

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