One of my ancestors-- Deacon Samuel Edson, 1612 to 1692, settled in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Province of Massachusetts in 1639. He was one of the first deacons of the church, from about 1664 to the end of his life. He was associated with very prominent men, and was influential in the town, church and colony. He is said to have been of large, athletic frame, of medium weight and sturdy constitution. He was grave and dignified in manner, keen and discerning in mental powers. Firm in his opinions, he was not obstinate, and would cheerfully admit the soundness of an argument, when convinced. It is said that he was rather inclined to listen and weigh evidence, and was not given to much speaking, but when he was heard in town setting his arguments carried weight and he usually won his point. "The strength and vigor of his intellect, the quickness of his perceptions, the extent and accuracy of his memory and the struggle of mental enterprise, supplied in no inconsiderable degree the deficiency of education. While he was thus respected for these attributes of mind and character, it was to his constant practice of the Christian virtues and the influence of his example that his preeminence was greatly due." Now in our day and age people who believe in and worship Jesus are thought to be old fashioned and out of step with reality. We will need to follow the example of Daniel, Peter and the apostles because we obey God not man. Here is a blog about living as a Christian in a non- Christian world.
“We must obey God rather than men.The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you put to death by hanging Him on a cross. He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
Acts 5:29-32
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