The temptation to put the blame for humanity's problems on extraneous conditions, environmental influences, and other people's behavior is one of the tricks of the devil to perpetuate much of the unhappiness, deprivation, and strained relationships we feel.
If we define matter metaphysically as the object of thought, we might say that a healing occurs when an improved thought turns inflamed, painful, disordered matter into healthy matter.
If we're newly interested in Christian Science, we might almost be discouraged when we read of the healings and demonstrations of those longer established in the study of this revelation—and we may think to ourselves, "It will take a long time before I reach those heights!" But because of the omnipotence of Truth, even a glimpse of Truth can begin now to bring healing.
