When
Jesus told his disciples to "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees," he was warning them against one of the most subtle temptations which beset mortal existence; namely, the temptation to seem true rather than to be true.
In
the thirty-second chapter of Isaiah we have presented to us by a number of different figures the changes wrought in human consciousness when the Spirit is "poured upon us from on high.
Cyril R. Hewson, Committee on Publication for Derbyshire, England,
A person working in the science of mathematics knows that often he must accept a theory or premise which, as yet, he has by no means demonstrated; but he knows that by adhering to given rules and by faithful application of these rules, he will eventually demonstrate that which at present seems beyond his comprehension.
Robert G. Steel, Committee on Publication for the State of Michigan,
The terminology of Christian Science coincides with that of the Scriptures, and its use of words very largely accords with the definitions given in the best dictionaries.
Lester B. McCoun, Committee on Publication for the State of Nebraska,
The Bible and the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, are sacred to those who, through the diligent study of these works and obedience to the spiritual laws therein set forth, have become freed from sin and various forms of functional and organic disease.
Warren O. Evans, Committee on Publication for the State of Rhode Island,
Just what is commonly meant by the word "heresy," it would be difficult to determine; yet if the correct definition of the word is accepted, that of "religious opinion opposed to the authorized doctrinal standards of any particular church," then the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy may be said to be heterodox to the so-called orthodox of to-day.
Mrs. Alice T. Caruthers, Committee on Publication for the State of West Virginia,
Christian Science is defined by its Discoverer and Founder, Mary Baker Eddy, as "the law of God, the law of good, interpreting and demonstrating the divine Principle and rule of universal harmony".
