--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Someone once said that Stephen Austin…" description: "\"“Someone once said that Stephen Austin didn't like preachers at all. He swore that \"one preacher could stir up more trouble than a dozen horse thieves...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67c/megan-mckenna-3094_disciple_someone-once-said-that-stephen-austin-di_2528159.jpg" --- # Someone once said that Stephen Austin didn't like… ![“Someone once said that Stephen Austin didn't like preachers at all. He swore that "one preacher could stir up more trouble than a dozen horse thieves." Matthew's Gospel reminds us that it is the role of a disciple of Jesus to stir up trouble by playing an active, resistant role in the struggle of…” quote by Megan McKenna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67c/megan-mckenna-3094_disciple_someone-once-said-that-stephen-austin-di_2528159.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67c/megan-mckenna-3094_disciple_someone-once-said-that-stephen-austin-di_2528159.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67c/megan-mckenna-3094_disciple_someone-once-said-that-stephen-austin-di_2528159.jpg) > ““Someone once said that Stephen Austin didn't like preachers at all. He swore that "one preacher could stir up more trouble than a dozen horse thieves." Matthew's Gospel reminds us that it is the role of a disciple of Jesus to stir up trouble by playing an active, resistant role in the struggle of good and evil, by resisting the ways of the world and its power bases – economic, religious, nationalistic, politic, military – which are most often in direct opposition to the ways of the Kingdom of God and the way of discipleship.”” [Megan McKenna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/megan-mckenna/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Disciples are called to challenge dominant powers, confronting injustice even when it creates conflict. **In simple terms:** Challenge power for justice. Key Takeaway Stand firm against oppressive systems. Themes justice resistance faith social critique Mood courageous reflective Type theological political When to use this quote - activism - community organizing - faith-based advocacy - political discourse Key Concepts discipleship kingdom values political economy ethical activism Questions to Reflect On - What injustices demand active resistance? - How can faith guide ethical protest? 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