The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Acts 17:5, “But the Jews, becoming jealous and taking along

some wicked men from the market place, formed a mob and

set the city in an uproar; and attacking the house of Jason, they

were seeking to bring them out to the people.”

Were you ever jealous? I have been. Jealousy begins with an

exalted opinion of one’s self. Then, it begins to question why

another person should be or possess something or a position

we wished we had and believe to be belonging to us more

than to another. What happened in Thessalonica sounds like

what happens in a western movie. Interestingly enough, Paul

only wanted for the Thessalonians God’s blessings. His preaching

was to their advantage, but they were so blind through rage

that they couldn’t (or wouldn’t) see it. Jealousy is never good!

We should only desire what God desires for us –nothing more!

In the end, we will discover that His blessings far overshadow

what we might obtain through greed and deceit.

Love and blessings to you all,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas