GIVING BY CONVICTION To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical. From Statute of Religious Freedom, by Thomas Jefferson
“He who gives his daughter in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage will do better” (1Cor. 7:38). A young man falls in love, goes to the beloved’s father for his blessing, and the father asks him, “What do you do? He answers, ”I go to Church every Sunday; I’m …
“. . . our hope is . . . knowing that as you are sharers of our sufferings, so also you are sharers of our comfort.” (Corinthians 1:7). There is an ancient Christian legend in which a woman’s happiness was shattered by the loss of her brother — a good man, dearly loved. Torn by …
“I give you a new commandment: Love one another, such as My love has been for you. So must your love be for each other. This is how all will know you for My disciples. Your love for one another.” (John 13:34-35). A man finally decided to ask his boss for a raise in salary. …