Courage Quote by Anonymous
““What Kinds of Circumstances Called for Courage in Paton’s Life? He had courage to overcome the criticism he received from respected elders for going to the New Hebrides. A Mr. Dickson exploded, “The cannibals! You will be eaten by cannibals!” The memory of Williams and Harris on Erromanga was only 19 years old. But to this Paton responded: Mr. Dickson, you are advanced in years now, and your own prospect is soon to be laid in the grave, there to be eaten by worms; I confess to you, that if I can but live and die serving and honoring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference to me whether I am eaten by Cannibals or by worms; and in the Great Day my Resurrection body will rise as fair as yours in the likeness of our risen Redeemer (56).””
About This Quote
Source Historical account: Missionary letters, early 19th century
Paton faces criticism and danger but trusts faith, believing death is irrelevant to divine purpose.
In simple terms: Faith outweighs fear of death.
Key Takeaway
Live faithfully despite danger.
Themes
faith
courage
mortality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
religious
historical
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- colonial encounters
- ethical dilemmas
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you risk for belief?
- How does fear influence your choices?
A Different Perspective
Faith may clash with pragmatic concerns.
