“The appeal to and use of violence in Christian actions increase in exact proportion to the decrease in faith. Unbelief is the true root of the Christian championship of violence.”
~Jacques Ellul
Reflection:
Where might fear or unbelief be subtly shaping my responses, and how would deeper trust in God transform the way I face conflict or injustice?
Scripture:
“Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” — Matthew 26:52 (NRSV)
Grappling With Divinity 