In Their Footsteps

As John Fisher illustrated, the human conscience is a very strong force.  For some, moral and ethical decisions are grounded in the fundamental principles of their faith; for others, the choice is simply the difference between right and wrong:  

*          In the 1930’s, prominent German Lutheran pastor Martin Niemoller refused to accept the Nazi government’s claim of authority over the Church.  For following his beliefs, Pastor Niemoller spent 8 years in Nazi concentration camps.

*          In the 1960s, thousands of students protested the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam conflict.

*          School-aged children who stand up to frightening bullies in defense of others.

*          Young people who tell their peers they will not try drugs or alcohol.

Sometimes, deciding what words to use and when it is appropriate to speak your mind can also be a struggle.  Listen to your spiritual voice and let God empower you.

From: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives.

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