Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Hold on and persevere – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Hold on and persevere – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The messengers of Jesus will be hated to the end of time. They will be blamed for all the division which rend cities and homes. Jesus and his disciples will be condemned on all sides for undermining family life, and for leading the nation astray; they will be called crazy fanatics and disturbers of the peace. The disciples will be sorely tempted to desert their Lord. But the end is also near, and they must hold on and persevere until it comes. Only he will be blessed who remains loyal to Jesus and his word until the end.

– Dietrich Bonhoeffer –

Adherence to Christ – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Adherence to Christ – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Discipleship means adherence to Christ, and, because Christ is the object of that adherence, it must take the form of discipleship.  An abstract Christology, a doctrinal system, a general religious knowledge on the subject of grace or on the forgiveness of sins, render discipleship superfluous.

– Dietrich Bonhoeffer –

The Word Dwells Within – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The Word Dwells Within – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

It is not necessary that we should discover new ideas in our meditation. It is sufficient, and far more important, if the Word, as we read and understand it, penetrates and dwells within us.

– Dietrich Bonhoeffer –
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