What am I?

On my latest reading of part of the chapter Preface to Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, the thought came: This is encouraging the reader to read on and discover why it is important to do so. It will help in the solving of the problems faced in the human existence; how to heal scientifically. Pioneering.

Are all students of Christian Science pioneering?

They have profited from the perusal of this book and they long to share it with the world. If we are being a good example, our pioneering will bring fruits.

How to be a good example?

Let’s look at the question “What am I?” in Mrs. Eddy’s collection called Prose Works. She writes:

“Goodness never fails to receive its reward, for goodness makes life a blessing. As an active portion of one stupendous whole, goodness identifies man with universal good. Thus may each member of this church rise above the oft-repeated inquiry, What am I? to the scientific response: I am able to impart truth, health, and happiness, and this is my rock of salvation and my reason for existing.” (my emphasis)
(The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 165:15)

Joyce Voysey

Ed. I find it so interesting that the question is WHAT am I? not WHO am I? So, the answer becomes: this is what I can be and do because I am "an active portion of one stupendous whole".