Emphasis Preaching Journal

The trial of Peter and John was an opportunity to make a speech under the direct inspiration of the Spirit. The man had a good friend in his church. This friend was a good man, an active church member, and in most things, generous with his wealth and time. Yet one day, at a meeting, the man heard his friend comment about "those 'spics' [Hispanics] who keep moving into town." The man was surprised and disappointed in his friend, but he made a soft answer, though one that he hoped would lead his friend to a new attitude.