Bible Times 96

  Seditions and Troubles: When Division Disturbs Peace   Cracked Wall and the Faithful Builders In a small kingdom stood a beautiful city surrounded by a strong stone wall. The wall had protected the people for generations, and within it they lived in peace. One day, a few men became dissatisfied with the city’s leaders. Instead of bringing their concerns peacefully before the elders, they began whispering among the people. “The leaders do not care about us,” they said. “Why should we obey them?” “Let us gather people together and resist them.” Their words spread from house to house. Soon, neighbors who had once worked together began arguing. Families took sides, friends became suspicious of one another, and the peaceful city was filled with anger and confusion. Then, during the night, some of the angry men secretly removed stones from the city wall. They believed they were weakening the leaders, but they did not realize that they were weakening the protection of...