p. 147 | A Sensible Question

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 21, 1874

A Sensible Question.

An infidel was lecturing on his favorite topic, against the Bible and Christianity, in one of the largest towns in the north of England. He was particularly bitter against the word of God. At the conclusion of the lecture, feeling much delighted with his effort, he said, “Any one who wishes to reply, let him come forward and speak.”

After a brief period, a middle-aged woman came up to the stand, and said, “Sir, I wish to ask you a question.”

“Well, my good woman, what is the question?”

“Ten years ago,” said she, “I was left a widow with eight small children; my husband died poor; he left me not much except a Bible. That book has been read daily, and I have found sweet comfort and great support in its gracious truths. God has blessed me and my children, and has mercifully supplied my wants and theirs. I have a good hope of Jesus Christ, and expect when I die to dwell with him forever. Now, sir, what has your belief done for you?”

Rather confused, the infidel replied: “My good woman, I have no desire to interfere with your enjoyment.”

That is not the question. What has your way of thinking done for you?