Two infidel neighbors lived among the hills of N. E. One of them heard the gospel, was convicted of his sins and believed unto eternal life. Soon after he went to his infidel neighbor's house and said, "I have come to talk to you; I have been saved.”
"Yes," sneered the other, "I heard that you had been down to the meetings, and had gone forward for prayers. I was surprised, for I thought you were as sensible a man as any in town.”
"Well," said the first, "I have a duty to do to you. I haven't slept much for two nights for thinking of it. I have four sheep in my flock that belong to you. They came two years ago with your mark on them, and I took them and marked them with my mark. You inquired around, but could not find them. They are in my field now, with their increase, and I want to settle with you if you are willing, or you can settle with me by the law if you will.”
The other infidel was amazed, and told his neighbor that he could keep the sheep only please go away. He trembled at the thought that something had got hold of his old friend which he did not understand. He repeated, "You may keep the sheep, if you will only go away.”
"No," said the Christian, "I must settle this matter up, and cannot rest until I do. You must tell me how much.”
"Well," replied the other, "pay me the worth of the sheep when they went to you, and six percent interest, and please go away and let me alone.”
The Christian laid down the amount and then doubled it. He went his way, leaving his old friend's heart heavily loaded. The full result of that scene is only known to God. But today the infidel is no longer infidel, but a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and is a bright testimony to his Lord.