"What did those people do, Mr. Murray?" Flora asked.
"Paul tells. He says of them that their 'glory is in their shame;' they 'mind earthly things.'"
"How can one help minding earthly things, as long as one lives in this world?"
"One cannot, Miss Flora. But the characteristic of a Christian is, that he seeks first the kingdom of God."
"How?"
"First, to have the Lord's will done in his own heart; next, to have it done in other people's hearts."
"But you were talking of doing something to show to the world that you are certainly a Christian, Mr. Murray?"
"Yes, Miss Flora. Shall I tell you some of the ways in which this may be accomplished?"
"Yes, if you please. I am completely in a fog."
"I never like to leave anybody in a fog. Now listen, and I will give you some of the Bible marks of a real Christian.