Upon receiving a call from a known and respected foreigner–a man fluent in his language, familiar with his people’s culture, and a Christian as well–he had a decision to make: would he take the risk and offer his house to a young man with whom he had no previous contact and whose character remained unknown to him? Would he accept full responsibility for a person whose behavior and constitution would ultimately affect his own reputation? Was it a prudent decision to aid a man who has made no promise of financial compensation: to accept the request on appeal to a like faith? [...]