Editorial June 20, 1964 Issue

The Higher Aspects of Human Life

Ralph E. Wagers

Before one becomes familiar with the teachings of Christian Science the sense he has of himself is largely that he is a human being whose existence is dependent upon a physical body and subject to it. But in Science he gains an appreciation of his spiritual selfhood, and this helps him to become aware of the higher aspects of human life.

He finds that spiritual qualities actually constitute his selfhood and determine his experience. He learns that while moral and spiritual qualities are distinct, they are inseparable; the moral qualities are transitional and always point to the spiritual, from which they are derived.

Mary Baker Eddy mentions some of these qualities on pages 115 and 116 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." Under the heading "Scientific Translation of Mortal Mind" she lists the moral as, "Humanity, honesty, affection, compassion, hope, faith, meekness, temperance," and the spiritual as, "Wisdom, purity, spiritual understanding, spiritual power, love, health, holiness."

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