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Their freedom from the misconceptions and prejudices that blinded others allowed them, patiently and with perseverance, to open the hearts and minds of a world in darkness. But conversion of the masses was not entirely up to them. Reason can only go so far, and the seeker also had to play his part (79:1) Fortunately, in the end the truth triumphs. No matter what obstacles the minds of men construct, God's blessings prevail. Those who came to faith through examining the evidence presented to them, either through the New Testament, or through discussions with Christians, must have at some time realized that their previous understanding of the scriptures was not correct, that it represented something less than the fullest meaning of the words contained therein. How they made this leap of faith, what happened in their hearts and minds, and how they eventually surrendered to their Lord, is to me the greatest mystery and blessing of all (79:2) That these people did not let their religious leaders, their own misconceptions, or their pride get in their way is a credit to their humility and faith. Their journey to everlasting life was not an easy one, but in the end they overcame (79:3) They overcame. They changed themselves, and then they changed the world
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