We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God.
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The incentive to peacemaking is love, but it degenerates into appeasement whenever justice is ignored. To forgive and to ask for forgiveness are both costly exercises. All authentic Christian peacemaking exhibits the love and justice-and so the pain-of the cross.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True peacemaking stems from love, yet it risks becoming mere appeasement without justice. Forgiveness requires effort and reflects the deeper truths of love and justice.
In this quote, John Stott emphasizes that the foundation of genuine peacemaking is love; however, if justice is overlooked, this love can degenerate into mere appeasement, which lacks true substance. He asserts that both forgiveness and the act of seeking forgiveness come at a significant cost, highlighting that authentic Christian peacemaking is intertwined with love, justice, and the inherent suffering that comes from embodying the teachings of the cross.
Themes
PeacemakingLoveJusticeForgivenessAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on conflict resolution, one might refer to this quote to emphasize the importance of love and justice in achieving peace.
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