PATIENCE

Father Graham was an old-fashioned gentleman, beloved by everyone & his influence in the little town was great, so good & active was he.

A young man of the village had been badly insulted & came to Father Graham, full of anger declaring that he was going at once to demand an apology.

"My dear boy," Father Graham said, "take a word of advice from an old man who loves peace. An insult is like mud; it will brush off much better when it is dry. Wait a little, till he & you are both cool & the thing will be easily mended. If you go now it will only be to quarrel."

It is pleasant to be able to add that the young man took his advice & before the next day was gone the insulting person came to beg forgiveness.

- Our Young Covenanters. (moreillustrations.com)

Pro 19:11 (NCV): “The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.”

“Beloved, have you ever thought that someday you will not have anything to try you, or anyone to vex you again? There will be no opportunity in heaven to learn or to show the spirit of patience, forbearance, and long suffering. If you are to practice these things, it must be NOW.” -  A.B. Simpson.