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"My sons, you have been summoned to an honorable contest, in which you will give evidence that will prove your nation's worth. Compete willingly for the Law of our ancestors.
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It would really be a disgrace if you young men lost your nerve in the face of this torture after an old man endured so much suffering out of respect for God.
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Remember that you have had a place in this world and enjoyed life only because of God.
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Because of this, you owe it to God to put up with any distress for his sake.
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This is why our father Abraham moved quickly to sacrifice Isaac his son, who was supposed to become the father of a nation. Isaac also didn't shrink back when he saw the sword in his father's hand bearing down on him.