Christian Science
makes it quite clear that salvation from sin and all phases of evil may be attained only through reform, that is, through regeneration.
The
Master's words, addressed to the disciples when there arose "a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest," epitomize the question of service to the Christian Scientist.
Among
the early Christians, apart from the disciples themselves, Paul was the most ardent adherent to and supporter of Jesus' teachings, both as to their letter and spirit.