The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Proverbs 24:19-26, “Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked;
20 For there will be no future for the evil man; the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
21 My son, fear the LORD and the king; do not associate with those who are given to change,
22 For their calamity will rise suddenly, and who knows the ruin that comes from both of them?
23 These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
24 He who says to the wicked, ‘You are righteous,’ peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;
25 But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, and a good blessing will come upon them.
26 He kisses the lips who gives a right answer.”

Life itself is filled with difficulties. We all need and desire food for human sustenance. We all want and need freedom from excessive weather, whether heat or cold. Yet, beyond clothing and the basics, we need safety and protection from evil people who would do us harm.

At the same time, we are not to be biased regarding the needs of others. Even those,
who despise us because of the moral and spiritual positions we take –even they have needs; and if we have the capacity to meet their needs, we should do so. After all, the
LORD has provided sufficiently for us; why should we not share with others what has been provided for us?

This and much more should remind us of Jesus’ words,

“To you it has been granted to know the mysteries
of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not
been granted.
“For whoever has, to him more shall be given,
and he will have an abundance; but whoever
does not have, even what he has shall be taken
away from him” (Mat. 13:11-12).

Therefore, let us, who have been blessed with much, give to them who
have greater needs. And let us do it with love and great thanksgiving!

Further, the Bible says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with
those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be
haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own
estimation. Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right
in the sight of all men” (Rom. 12:15-17).

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom