Spirit

Spirit

August 4 to August 10 – What we believe shapes how we live—but how do we know what’s truly from God? As we understand Spirit, we begin to see that real life and purpose come only from God, not from anything material.

What influences your thoughts? The Bible invites us to “try the spirits”—to recognize what truly comes from God, Spirit. As we understand Spirit more clearly, we let go of false beliefs and discover the freedom and peace that come from knowing our true, spiritual identity.

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God.”

I John 4:1

“As mortals begin to understand Spirit, they give up the belief that there is any true existence apart from God.”

Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 283:1

Bible Lesson on Spirit Sunday

This Bible Lesson on Spirit is the focal point of Sunday services at Christian Science Churches in Southern California and around the world. You are always welcome. Church services are a quiet time for prayer and reflection, and we have Sunday School classes for children and teens. Each church has a Christian Science Reading Room where you can read or purchase the weekly Bible Lesson in a number of formats, including an easy-to-read full-text booklet and an audio edition.

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Bible Lesson on 24/7 Phone Line

You are invited to listen to the weekly Bible Lesson on Spirit, inspiring podcasts with testimonies of healing in English and Spanish, and a daily lift (weekdays) on our Southern California phone line. Call any time day or night and be motivated, uplifted and inspired whether you are on the go or want a quiet moment.

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This Week’s Bible Lesson

Is life just the result of atomic forces—or something higher? Christian Science shows that the universe and man are governed by God’s laws, revealing creation as intelligent, harmonious, and good.

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God the Preserver of Man

We see God as divine Love, always maintaining and protecting His creation. That means we can’t be outside of God’s care. Understanding this brings confidence and healing, even in challenging times.

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God the Only Cause and Creator

Christian Science teaches that God, divine Mind, is the one true source of all creation—spiritual, perfect, and good. As we understand this, we see more harmony and order expressed in our lives.

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The biblical text is taken from the King James Version, public domain, unless otherwise indicated. Quotations from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and other writings by Mary Baker Eddy are ©️ CSBD, Christian Science Board of Directors, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, MA. All rights reserved.

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