To the so-called carnal mind, which views everything from the standpoint of matter, the imbibing of the spirit is something which does not lend itself easily to explanation.
In
his second letter to the Christians in Corinth, Paul made clear the necessity for those who had accepted the teachings of Christ Jesus to go apart from the materially-minded, from those still bound in sinful pleasure, in order the better to exemplify the fruits of the Master's mission.
How
comes it about that almost without exception those who take up the study of Christian Science in earnest begin to bridle the tongue; and not only the tongue, but what is of far greater importance, the thoughts which control it?
In
Peter's address to the "men of Israel" on the day of Pentecost, as recorded in the book of Acts, we read these words: "Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you.
