Many modern-day Christians, like the Apostle Paul, have shown a positive attitude despite being unjustly imprisoned. For example, Adolfo in Spain maintained his joy and kindness while facing harsh treatment for his faith. His positivity earned him trust, leading soldiers to seek him out for Bible discussions. His example encourages others to boldly share their faith, even in tough situations.
Like Paul, how have many modern-day Christians demonstrated a positive attitude despite being unjustly confined?
By the time of his release, which is not mentioned in Acts, Paul had been in custody for some four years—two in Caesarea and two in Rome. (Acts 23:35; 24:27) But he maintained a positive outlook, doing all that he could in God’s service. Likewise, many of Jehovah’s servants today, though unjustly imprisoned because of their faith, have retained their joy and kept preaching. Consider the example of Adolfo, who was imprisoned in Spain because of his Christian neutrality. “We are amazed at you,” said one officer. “We have been making life impossible for you, and the worse we made it, the more you smiled and had a kind word.”In time, Adolfo was trusted to the point that his cell door was left open. Soldiers would visit to ask about the Bible. One of the guards would even go into Adolfo’s cell to read the Bible, while Adolfo would keep a lookout. So the prisoner “guarded” the sentry! May the fine example of such faithful Witnesses move us to show “all the more courage to speak the word of God fearlessly,” even under difficult circumstances
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