It is quite true, some people try to find fault and pick holes in the conduct of other people. I heard of one soldier who did not profess to be converted or serve God, who said of one of his comrades, who was a converted man―that is, one who knew he was a sinner, but who had looked to Jesus Christ as his Saviour―he said of him: “He converted indeed, he gives way to temper,” etc., etc. But, dear, unconverted man, you little know the striving and fight it is for a converted (or turned round man) to conquer his bad temper and lusts of the flesh, but I will tell you the way, for dear Colonel B― told me himself how he conquered his passionate temper and became the most patient of men. He said: “My dear Emily, God taught me to pray, and whenever I felt my wicked temper rising, I used to rise up, leave the room and retire to pray.” Yes, yes. Prayer for the Holy Spirit to come and—fill the heart and lips, will conquer the hottest temper. Try it, dear converted soldier, sailor, or civilian, and you will in His strength soon be able to shout “Hallelujah! He is mine, and I am His. He no longer lets me give way to temper.”
Emily P. Leakey