All these are inspired by...
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"All these are inspired by one and the same Spirit ..." In these words Paul emphasizes the commonality of the source for all gifts, which brings peace and unity.
The reassignment of a custodian on a college campus struck terror and consternation into the residents of a men's dormitory. They had heard the rumblings about him from residents of the previously assigned dorm. Some residents looked for trouble and others took a constructive "wait and see" attitude. Soon the pessimists were proved right and the open-minded's worst fears were realized. He was not particularly friendly or accommodating to requests. Sink basins and door knobs were done to a real excellence, but to the neglect or "once over" performance on all other aspects of the physical needs of the building.
He became the butt of jokes and mimicry around the dorm. Those who had tried to remain positive were losing patience, too. One day a bold upper-class resident actually talked with him and discovered he had been a ranking officer in his country's rebellion against Russia and had barely escaped to this country, having lost his family. The college men then understood his impatience with us, who appeared spoiled and frivolous in contrast. Knowing this, a new spirit of tolerance prevailed among the dorm residents.
The reassignment of a custodian on a college campus struck terror and consternation into the residents of a men's dormitory. They had heard the rumblings about him from residents of the previously assigned dorm. Some residents looked for trouble and others took a constructive "wait and see" attitude. Soon the pessimists were proved right and the open-minded's worst fears were realized. He was not particularly friendly or accommodating to requests. Sink basins and door knobs were done to a real excellence, but to the neglect or "once over" performance on all other aspects of the physical needs of the building.
He became the butt of jokes and mimicry around the dorm. Those who had tried to remain positive were losing patience, too. One day a bold upper-class resident actually talked with him and discovered he had been a ranking officer in his country's rebellion against Russia and had barely escaped to this country, having lost his family. The college men then understood his impatience with us, who appeared spoiled and frivolous in contrast. Knowing this, a new spirit of tolerance prevailed among the dorm residents.
