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Jesus Quote by Douglas Wilson

“The world is a very different place from what it was two thousand years ago, much of it for the better, but we are still taking the lives of inconvenient infants. The work that Jesus came to do, that of throwing down all the idols, is not yet complete.” quote by Douglas Wilson
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““The world is a very different place from what it was two thousand years ago, much of it for the better, but we are still taking the lives of inconvenient infants. The work that Jesus came to do, that of throwing down all the idols, is not yet complete.””

Douglas Wilson

About This Quote

Source Speech: Sermon, 2015

The world has improved, yet we still destroy vulnerable lives; true worship demands rejecting idolatry and protecting the innocent.

In simple terms: We must protect vulnerable lives and reject idolatry.

Key Takeaway

Act to protect the vulnerable.

Themes

ethics religion justice

Mood

concerned determined

Type

ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • faith community
  • child protection
  • environmental stewardship

Key Concepts

idolatry human dignity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you confront modern idolatry?
  • What responsibilities do we have toward vulnerable beings?
A Different Perspective

Progress can be superficial without moral action.

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