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 Paul
wrote (1 Cor. 9:5) "Have we not power (the
"right" rt) to lead about a sister, a wife..." (A.S.
says "a wife that is a believer"). The implied answer
is "Yes!" and preachers have been "leading them
about" ever since. Oh how we lead them about!
One
man's report of his debate with a sectarian preacher ended,
"I want to thank my wife and children for being
patient." My family could identify with that, and even I
appreciated it. Debating, done seriously and honestly, is one of
the hardest works a teacher can do; and places a correspondingly
heavy strain upon the teacher's family. But the strain is not
limited to special, high-pressure periods. The daily grind, the
moving from place to place, changing schools for the children,
unexpected guests, finances, uncertain ties — all take their
toll. Dedicated preachers with experience view these as par for
the course, and learn that they must roll with the punches in
order to stay in the game. Dedicated wives learn this too, but
seem to take much more damage in the process. And some of the
experiences can never be explained to the children. "Lead
about" indeed!
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BROTHER
JONES, Stetson, size 7 1/2.; Walked the streets of
Podunk, had coffee
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with the Mayor, played golf with the Chief of
Police.
SISTER
JONES, sun-bonnet, small; Washed the
clothes, changed the baby, visited the neighbor.
BROTHER
JONES, 42 long, Baker Bros.; mounted the rostrum,
roared like a lion, acknowledged the applause.
SISTER
JONES, gingham, size 12. Sat with the neighbor,
introduced her to the Lord, prayed and sang.
BROTHER
JONES, striding in front, approached the Pearly Gate.
"My wife will be here presently," he said.
"Meanwhile, I'll be fitted with my robe and crown."
BUT THE ATTENDANT REPLIED:
"Sorry
Sir! There is but one outfit prepared: A small crown, and one
white robe, size 12."
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It
doesn't have to be like that, but I want to remind bro. Jones to
appreciate the wife he is leading.
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