him (Rom 10:14). Good worship, preaching, teaching, prayer, and sacraments have radiant, fruitful effects. At the most basic individual level, whoever walks with the wise becomes wise (Prov 13:20). The honesty and graciousness, humility and clarity, good sense and convictions of others have radiant, fruitful effects (James 3:17–18). It makes a huge difference to know people who deal gently with your ignorance and waywardness—because they know their own weakness and sinfulness, because they know the