we are irrevocably committed to a life of active, not passive, holiness
"In this time and place we are irrevocably committed to a life of holiness. This is not a passive holiness. It is an active holiness that seeks to bring an end to the shedding of innocent blood. Not surprisingly, this is also a holiness that provokes vicious opposition. In response to such opposition, we will keep our nerve, for we are also called to strive for peace. Striving for peace is a complex practice. Striving for peace calls for intentional immersion in the life of God."
-- William J. Abraham, the Outler professor of theology at Southern Methodist University, writing in the newsletter Lifewatch, put out by pro-life United Methodists
http://www.firstthings.com/article.php3?id_article=5494&var_recherche=%22market+state%22
(Hat tip -- S. Court at the ArmyBarmy blog.)
posted by Kapten Clark at teisipäev, august 14, 2007
1 Comments:
What an invigoarting reality to contend that working through holy purposes requires nerve - strength- determination.
I am praying for you and your ministry today dear heart. May God's holy love fill in the crevices of the community in which you live, may your congregation be a lighthouse of hope and holy love.
Hold onto God with all you've got, and step forward into your spiritual battles with nerve.
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