Editorial May 16, 1959 Issue

CHRIST THE ENRICHER

Harold Molter

As the student of Christian Science progresses in the study and demonstration of his religion, he finds it important to gain an ever-increasing understanding of the significance of Christ, Truth, in daily living. He finds his whole experience enriched through Christlike thought and action. The Apostle Paul testifies to this fact in his writings. In his letter to the Philippians he writes (4:13), "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me," and adds later, "My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Certainly Jesus, our great Way-shower, demonstrated the enriching nature of Christlikeness in his daily living. His needs were met abundantly through his recognition of the fact that he was imbued with the very nature of God, with the power which supplies all good abundantly to mankind. Throughout his career, he demonstrated that the might, the majesty, and the bountiful goodness of the eternal Christ are ever available to all, enriching, blessing, and sustaining everyone who yields to its power.

In "A Christmas Sermon," Mary Baker Eddy describes clearly the enriching action of the Christ, God's nature and character expressed in human consciousness. She says (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 166): "This action of the divine energy, even if not acknowledged, has come to be seen as diffusing richest blessings. This spiritual idea, or Christ, entered into the minutiæ of the life of the personal Jesus. It made him an honest man, a good carpenter, and a good man, before it could make him the glorified."

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