Does Brotherly Love Control?
(7) Does brotherly kindness characterize all my actions? Does it cause me to make due allowance for the inherited weaknesses and circumstantial misfortunes of others? Does brotherly kindness deal patiently and help-fully so far as wisdom, with a view to the correction of those faults, may dictate; and even at the expense of self-interest, if necessary and prudent? If, as I look myself squarely in the face, I recognize deformity of charac-ter, do I thankfully accept a brother’s proffered aid and meekly bear reproof, determining that by the grace of God I will overcome such dispositions, and prove myself a help rather than a hindrance to others, if it should even cost my life to do it; and that I will no longer foster my old dispositions, but will plunge into activity in the service of God with those who should have my co-operation in service, instead of being a burden to them? (8) Have I charity (love unfeigned) for the unrighteous and unlovely, as well as for the good and beautiful —
