"People living in one Memphis neighborhood believe a Bible verse is also having a powerful effect on gang members and graffiti artists...Folks living in the Nutbush area right next to the Memphis National Cemetery say at least, for the time being vandals defacing property have taken a break and they say it can only be explained by one thing."
http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-graffiti-g...The scripture that was posted on an urban fence in Nutbush, Memphis started out as a sign showing where a Bible study was being held... and only after a month of no graffiti on the fence, was it clear it had made a difference. It is actually not surprising the respect gang members have for the scriptures... many notable gangs steer-clear of "god-heads" (those who believe in God) or of posted scriptures. Call it superstition... or call it respect, it seems that to some gangs, it is a line better not crossed.
The sign in Spanish was...
Jesucristo te ama y el tiene a la solucion para todos tus problemas "Venid a mi todos los que esten cansados y carados y yo, los hare descansar." Mt 11:28
Jesus loves you and the has to the solution for all your problems "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
It seems someone took the sign to heart that... "Jesus loves you and the has to the solution for all your problems" ...and that same someone took Jesus up on His offer, and found the rest they were needing for their souls.