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The first half of the month of August the apostolic party made its headquarters at the Greek cities of Archelais and Phasaelis. In contacting with these Roman citizens, the apostles encountered new difficulties in the proclamation of the message of the coming kingdom.  

The first half of the month of August the apostolic party made its headquarters at the Greek cities of Archelais and Phasaelis. In contacting with these Roman citizens, the apostles encountered new difficulties in the proclamation of the message of the coming kingdom.  

A question asked by Philip was typical of their difficulties. Said Philip:  

A question asked by Philip was typical of their difficulties.  

 

Said Philip:  

*"Master, these Greeks and Romans make light of our message, saying that such teachings are fit for only weaklings and slaves. They assert that the religion of the heathen is superior to our teaching because it inspires to the acquirement of a strong, robust, and aggressive character. They affirm that we would convert all men into enfeebled specimens of passive non-resisters who would soon perish from the face of the earth. They like you, Master, and freely admit that your teaching is heavenly and ideal, but they will not take us seriously. They assert that your religion is not for this world, that men cannot live as you teach. '''And now, Master, what shall we say to these gentiles'''?"

*"Master, these Greeks and Romans make light of our message, saying that such teachings are fit for only weaklings and slaves. They assert that the religion of the heathen is superior to our teaching because it inspires to the acquirement of a strong, robust, and aggressive character. They affirm that we would convert all men into enfeebled specimens of passive non-resisters who would soon perish from the face of the earth. They like you, Master, and freely admit that your teaching is heavenly and ideal, but they will not take us seriously. They assert that your religion is not for this world, that men cannot live as you teach. '''And now, Master, what shall we say to these gentiles'''?"

Upon reaching the top of the mountain, Jesus seated them about him while he said:

Upon reaching the top of the mountain, Jesus seated them about him while he said:

*"'''My brethren, you must all learn the value of rest and the efficacy of relaxation'''. You must realize that the best method of solving some entangled problems is to forsake them for a time. Then when you go back fresh from your rest or worship, you are able to attack your troubles with a clearer head and a steadier hand, not to mention a more resolute heart. Again, many times your problem is found to have shrunk in size and proportions while you have been resting your mind and body."

*"'''My brethren, you must all learn the value of rest and the efficacy of relaxation'''. You must realize that the best '''method''' of solving some entangled problems is to forsake them for a time. Then when you go back fresh from your rest or worship, you are able to attack your troubles with a clearer head and a steadier hand, not to mention a more resolute heart. Again, many times your problem is found to have shrunk in size and proportions while you have been resting your mind and body."