Editorial September 15, 1951 Issue

LET NO MAN TAKE THY CROWN

Richard J. Davis

As one experiences in Christian Science the vision of the Christ, which presents the spiritual idea of God and man's true being, he learns that this Science is a religion of works and not words, a religion to be demonstrated. He begins to appreciate that his understanding of its teaching must be lived if it is to be of any value to himself and others. He also learns that this Science of actual being has to have practical human exemplification. He finds that one's understanding of the truth has to have evidence in daily living.

It is one's ability to live his understanding so continuously that it is observable in his life and conduct that naturally makes a Christian Scientist a shining light in am community. One's manifestation of the Christ will inevitably be seen and acknowledged. Recognizing the example of right living and acting, the Master declared in his memorable Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:16), "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Teaching, as it does, the allness of Spirit and the consequent nothingness of matter. Christian Science breaks the mesmeric attraction that claims to hold mortals in bondage to material and sensual living. It uncovers the ephemeral and baseless nature of pleasure in the senses and teaches the all-embracing attraction of good. The study and application of Christian Science find expression in a constantly increasing love of good and an equally increasing ability to see the unreality and shallow character of life devoted only to material pursuits and enjoyments. Recognizing the value of a good example, Paul wrote to the Romans (14:12, 16-18):"Every one of us shall give account of himself to God. ... Let not then your good be evil spoken of for the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men."

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