Watching Point 450

450 — WATCH that you keep a correct balance between the two extremes, one is the declaration by scholastic theology that whatever miracles are performed, God does them; and the other is the “mind-cure” belief that all results are brought about by man’s mental work. If this latter belief were true, God might die, and the healer would still be able to heal the sick.

Christianity represents the power of God brought to earth; hence Christian Science strikes the correct balance by declaring that God does the healing, but that the way is opened for this healing to take place through man’s demonstration. The textbook reads, “God will heal the sick through man, whenever man is governed by God.” Man’s part is to be governed by God, and God’s part is to do the work. Divine Science declares God’s work is done; hence there is nothing left to be done. Christian Science must acknowledge the human need long enough to meet it through divine power, since in this dream mortals do need help.