Little Gods

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         It is sometimes said, cynically, that Christian Scien-
         tists set themselves on pedestals, as so many petty deities;
         but there is no fairness or propriety in the aspersion.

5      Man is not equal to his Maker. That which is formed
         is not cause, but effect; and has no underived power.
         But it is possible, and dutiful, to throw the weight of
         thought and action on the side of right, and to be thus
         lifted up.

10    Man should be found not claiming equality with, but
         growing into, that altitude of Mind which was in Christ
         Jesus. He should comprehend, in divine Science, a
         recognition of what the apostle meant when he said:
         “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that
15    we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs;
         heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ.”