Editorials

Under the caption "Basis of health and immortality," on page 339 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs.
The plea of Christian Science cannot truthfully be denied, for the Science which interprets Truth has no intelligent opponent.

One's Own Responsibility

As Moses got the Ten Commandments, the one against graven images was accompanied by a reason for it: "for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments".

Church Membership

In the earlier days of our movement it was no uncommon thing for those joining a branch church to make application at the same time for membership in The Mother Church.

Overcoming Temptation

The word "temptation" is generally used with reference to sin.

Completeness

When belief in lack tempts us we should straightway acknowledge the completeness of the revelation of Christian Science and its demonstrable elucidation of the Master's mission.

Moses

Christian Scientists are disposed to acknowledge indebtedness to all persons who have contributed greatly to human welfare.

Mind's Omniscience

Christian Science rescues mankind by revealing the scientific fact that there is no place in divine Mind where materiality with its secret or open fear, sickness, or sin is being harbored.

Joy in the Healing Work

In the thirty-fifth chapter of Isaiah these words occur: "And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Knowing and Controlling Self

If Christ Jesus taught a definite method for the mental practice which is required to obtain salvation from evil, the authors of the four Gospels did not record it at length.

Reliance on God

On page 166 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.

Wisdom

Every normal human being desires to be divinely wise, to preserve harmony in his character, experience, home, and career; and he lovingly desires this harmony for all individuals and nations, for divine Love and wisdom are eternally allied.