Category: Quote of the Day

The miseries in the Book of Judges can be traced to the mistakes in the Book of Joshua. Peaceful coexistence and peace without victory, then as now, paved the way for disaster.

I would say to preachers: beware of the disarming effect of too much familiarity with and too many favors from your congregation. Many a prophet is silenced by the kindnesses of his people. Popularity has killed more prophets than persecution.