“We might think that God wanted simply obedience to a set of rules: whereas He really wants people of a particular sort.”
― Mere Christianity
― Mere Christianity
“Jesus says, "You are the light of the world." I like even more what Jesus doesn't say. He does not say, "One day, if you are more perfect and try really hard, you'll be light." He doesn't say, "If you play by the rules, cross your T's and dot your I's, then maybe you'll become light." No. He says, straight out, "You are light." It is the truth of who you are, waiting only for you to discover it. So, for God's sake, don't move. No need to contort yourself to be anything other than who you are.”
― Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion
― Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion
“Scripture scholars contend that the original language of the Beatitudes should not be rendered as "Blessed are the single-hearted" or "Blessed are the peacemakers" or "Blessed are those who struggle for justice." Greater precision in translation would say, "You're in the right place if...you are single-hearted or work for peace." The Beatitudes is not a spirituality, after all. It's a geography. It tells us where to stand.”
― Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion
― Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion
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