“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4
Many years ago a magnificent diamond was found in the mines of Africa and sent to the royalty in England…
“The one who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much; and the one who is unrighteous in a very little thing is also unrighteous in much.” Luke 16:10
“But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” 1 Tim. 1:5
Methodist missionary Larry Rankins tells of a group of Indians in Mexico who kept strictly to themselves, avoiding whites who ridiculed and downgraded them…
“So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.” Luke 15:20
Kathy Tobin wrote about the power of hugs and how a genuine embrace communicates a vital message…