According
to Scripture it is evident that pestilence and plagues were regarded by the Hebrews as punishment for defiance of and disobedience to God's will or law.
Probably
a large proportion of those who are Christian Scientists previously held some belief in God which, however, proved unsatisfying and inadequate in a time of great need.
Christian Science
proclaims the consistency of God and His creation, of cause and effect, and from this basis refutes matter and evil in all their subjective and objective presumptions.
The
proper celebration of Christmas lifts our thought on pinions of gratitude because it is seen as commemorating a spiritual event of transcendent importance, the birth of Jesus.
Jesus
said, "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils," and he included in these signs speaking with new tongues, protection from serpents and any supposedly deadly thing, and healing the sick.
At
Christmas time we naturally turn to the contemplation of peace, and lovingly in our thoughts we honor him who did more to further it than any other who has lived on earth—Christ Jesus.
