We who ourselves used to have pleasure in impure things now cling to
chastity alone. We who dabbled in the arts of magic now consecrate
ourselves to the good and unbegotten God. We who formerly treasured money
and possessions more than anything else now hand over everything we have
to a treasury for all and share it with everyone who needs it. We who
formerly hated and murdered one another and did not even share our hearth
with those of a different tribe because of their customs, now, after
Christ’s appearance, live together and share the same table. Now we pray
for our enemies and try to win those who hate us unjustly so that they
too may live in accordance with Christ’s wonderful teachings, that they
too may enter into the expectation, that they too may receive the same
good things that we will receive from God, the ruler of the universe.
Justin, First Apology 14.
Bruderhof wrote:
> Megan R. wrote:
>
>> We, on the other hand, have been taught - and we believe it firmly -
>> that God accepts in mercy only those who live in accordance with the
>> good that dwells in God, namely, self-control, justice, love of our
>> fellowmen, and whatever else is characteristic of God, of him to whom
>> no name can be allotted by which to call him.
>>
>> Justin, First Apology 10.
>>
>
> When we are together we remind one another of these things, and help
> all who suffer want as best we can, and keep together in harmony. We
> praise the creator of the universe through his Son Jesus Christ and
> through the Holy Spirit for everything we receive.
>
> Justin, First Apology 67.
>
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