Sadly, this is usually the case. In the case of JS, his martyrdom cemented the people and the nascent movement. Same thing with Jesus. Most of satan's short-sighted moves end up completely back-firing. Thus the need for eternal perspective to crowd out the selfish wants and desires of the here and now of a telestial world:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20150123/eu--russia-economy-2fbca2ea04.html
So did we lease Alaska or buy it. I ran into somebody whose family went to school in Russia, and were told that they learned in the Russian schools that Alaska belonged to Russia. That is what all the children of our generation were taught, so that is what they all believe. If they believe that the land is theirs then what?
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