The fruit of the cost

On the other hand, here’s something I frequently observe in movements. This is from one older movement profile I have on hand: “Initial persecution was lighter. One high profile imam came to faith, and was the first open baptism. Then, in [a 4 year period], fundamentalists began to attack, destroying property and threatening. This finally dropped off because of the number of converts and high profile people. Key persecutors converted. Many Sauls became Pauls. Transforming society–family issues changed–declining dysfunction–lots of community work.”