There
is no more ennobling, emancipating purpose than that which Christ Jesus presented when he said, "To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth.
Many
who are now Christian Scientists were associated formerly with churches where various forms, rites, and rituals constituted at least some part of the religious services.
Through
his intimate sense of sonship with the Father, Christ Jesus conquered every temptation that befell him, and his example of undivided allegiance to God, Spirit, holds good for all mankind.
Without
doubt if any thinking person were told that in every situation and experience he has the privilege of making his choice of either good or evil, he would unhesitatingly announce that he would always choose good.
The
alert, public-spirited Christian Scientist strives to maintain a clear mental attitude on all questions that come before him as he reads the daily newspapers and listens to general conversation.
It
is beautiful, appropriate, and Christianly scientific that the word "thoughtfulness," as it is commonly employed, should be synonymous with unselfishness.