Heralds Digest

“And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭6:15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/act.6.15.nkjv It is understandable why those who struggle and faintly cope with the distractions from the external influences around them may not qualify as the channels of positive influence at the same time. Therefore, it is natural to expect the management of the stresses of life with frown and frustrated faces. However, when Stephen was faced with harsh opposition, hired false accusers, got forcefully arrested and brought to the council, he was found with the face as the face of an angel. Whereas, it is always easier to blame the expression of failure, frustration and fierce disposition on the unfriendly influences of people and partners at home, workplaces, and the society where we are called to function. The truth is, external influences will matter most when a man has not been fully conquered within by the influence of the Holy ...

“And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke...And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭6:10, 15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/act.6.10,15.nkjv In the world of political correctness, wise words rather appeal to the generality of people's religious and social sentiments than the audience's settlement. These words are basically targeted at winning the support and acceptance of the people. In addition to the privilege of a platform for the presentation of wise words, Stephen held an attractive office that could be abused for personal image laundry. Notwithstanding, his political incorrect words attracted the wrath of the religious leaders. This implies that winsome words are not necessarily wise words. They actually appeal to the soul and the spirit of man, rather than the body. And like in the case of Stephen, the price of winsome words may cost the destruction of the body and a...