Cigarette Paper
Not long ago two young men on the island of Formosa
became congenial companions. One was a Christian, the other
was not. The former invited his pal to an evangelistic
service, and after much persuasion he went along. At the
close of the meeting he was introduced to the preacher and
was given a copy of the New Testament.
This he was inclined to refuse, but, considering that the
soft, thin paper would be ideal for wrapping cigarettes, he
took it home and began using the pages for this purpose.
But, somehow, as he came to the Gospel of John, his eyes
rested upon those appealing words, "For God so loved the
world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting
life."
The thought of so wonderful a love awakened his interest and
touched his heart. He wanted to know more. With his friend
he returned to the chapel, told the preacher of his
mutilated New Testament, and received another in its place.
This he treasured and studied diligently. Erelong he became
a baptized Christian.
By Roy F. Cottrell, Signs of the Times, October 2, 1956. Thanks to Dale E. Galusha Pacific Press Ministries dalgal@pacificpress.com