John Howard Yoder on Nonviolent Courage - Anabaptist (Joshua 1:9)
"The courage God calls for is not military might but the strength to love enemies, to suffer rather than inflict suffering. Joshua's context was war;...
This is theological quotes on nonviolent and love enemies for adults, drawing on Joshua 1:9 and Matthew 5:44. It carries an emotional tone of love, courage and awe.
"The courage God calls for is not military might but the strength to love enemies, to suffer rather than inflict suffering. Joshua's context was war; Christ's context transforms it. 'Be strong'—strong enough to put down the sword and take up the cross." — John Howard Yoder. Anabaptist: cross-shaped courage.
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