A Christian's Ruby Ring

John 3:18
One of our kings once gave a ring to his favorite, and said to him, "I know that at the council tomorrow a charge of heresy will be brought against you; but, when you come in, answer them if you will, but you need be in no fear; if you find yourself brought to desperation simply show them the ring, and they will go no further."

It is even so with us; the Lord has given us the precious blood of Christ to be like a ruby ring upon our finger, and now we know how far conscience may go, and how far accusations from Satan may go; we have only to produce that token and bar all further proceedings. "He that believeth in him is not condemned." ...neither can be. (C.H. Spurgeon).