Jesus commends the Philadelphia Church,
saying, "For thou hast a little strength, and
hast kept my word, and hast not denied my
name. . . .thou hast kept the word of my
patience. . . ." Revelation 3:8,10

Nothing is said about their intelligence, or
their abilities, or having special advantages.
They were faithful, they kept the word of God,
they were patient in well-doing.