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The Substance of Faith Allied with Science (6th Ed.) / A Catechism for Parents and Teachers

Chapter 11: IV DUTY AND SERVICE
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Aimed at parents and teachers, the work presents a concise catechism that seeks to reconcile Christian belief with modern scientific knowledge by framing core doctrines in terms of divine immanence and moral development. It surveys human ascent, conscience, character, duty, and the nature of evil and sin, then addresses biological and cosmic perspectives, the idea of spirit or higher faculties, grace and incarnation, and the reality of inspiration. Practical sections consider prayer, the Lord's Prayer, communal life, and an outline creed, offering accessible guidance for religious instruction in an intellectually informed age.

IV
 
DUTY AND SERVICE

Q. 4.  What is the duty of man?

A. To assist his fellows, to develop his own higher self, to strive towards good in every way open to his powers, and generally to seek to know the laws of Nature and to obey the will of God; in whose service alone can be found that harmonious exercise of the faculties which is identical with perfect freedom.