Verse and Voice 08/13/2021

August 13, 2021

Verse of the day

“... and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile.” 
Matthew 5:40-41

Voice of the day

Can people engaged in oppressive acts repent unless made uncomfortable with their actions?

Walter Wink, ‘Violence and Nonviolence in South Africa: Jesus’ Third Way’ (1987)

Prayer of the day

God, show us how loving confrontation can free both the oppressed from docility and the oppressor from sin.
Adapted from Walter Wink