Faith requires at times marching into the waters before they part.
02052 – Judging vs. Understanding
It's easy to judge. It's more difficult to understand. Understanding requires compassion, patience, and a willingness to believe that good hearts sometimes choose poor methods. Through judging, we separate. Through understanding, we grow.
01854 – A Higher Mission
Not to hurt our humble brethren (animals) is our first duty to them; but to stop there is a complete misapprehension of the intentions of Providence. We have a higher mission. God wishes that we should help them whenever they require...
01807 – Empathy, the Highest Form of Knowledge
The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another's world.
01703 – Persuasion is Required
At such a moment, hesitancy in speaking out faithfully on behalf of the good news of Jesus is inexcusable. There are...issues thrown at Christians today, and the world is both owed an answer and is actually waiting for the answer that only the church can give—even if...
01466 – Moving in the Right Direction
The heart of love is treating all persons equally, regardless of their proximity to us in life. When we care about other people’s children and not just our own, other people’s life chances, and not just our own people, then we have moved in the direction of the love...