THE END

In Matthew Chapter 24:13 we read Jesus’ prophecy about the end. “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” How many Christians today are predicting the end? Everyday, modern day televangelists are prophesying about the end. The popular Left Behind series is currently being made into a series of movies. Old and modern day theology is saying in effect that we should put up with and in some cases hasten the signs that will bring the overwhelming cataclysm they think will reveal the Christ! Through our studies of Christian Science we are able to grasp the true meaning of Jesus’ statements. “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. (Mat 24:7)” We are taught in Christian Science that there can be no end to anything that really exists. Mrs. Eddy writes that “These disturbances will continue until the end of error, when all discord will be swallowed up in spiritual Truth. (S&H 96:18)”

The only thing that really exists is the effect of Mind. Truth remains Truth, and is the only cause. Because, Mind, Truth remains unchanged by the self-destruction of error, man, Mind’s effect, also remains unchanged and continues to exist untouched. “During this final conflict, wicked minds will endeavor to find means by which to accomplish more evil;” Christian Scientists must stand in opposition to the lie until the lie comes to an end. “but those who discern Christian Science will hold crime in check. They will aid in the ejection of error. They will maintain law and order, and cheerfully await the certainty of ultimate perfection. (S&H 96:31)”