One cannot simply read the Bible, like other books. One must be prepared really to enquire of it. Only thus will it reveal itself. Only if we expect from it the ultimate answer, shall we receive it. That is because in the Bible God speaks to us. And one cannot simply think about God in one’s own strength, one has to inquire of him. Only if we seek him, will he answer us.
Dietrich BonhoefferFreedom for the Church comes from the necessity of the Word of God. Otherwise, it becomes arbitrariness and ends in a great many new ties.
Dietrich BonhoefferThe author likens crisis, and particularly war, to stop motion photography in its capacity to make changes plain that are ordinarily too gradual to be seen.
Dietrich BonhoefferThe figure of the crucified invalidates all thought which takes success for its standard.
Dietrich BonhoefferTags: success discipleship
The believer is neither a pessimist nor an optimist. To be either is illusory. The believer sees reality not in a certain light but as it is, and believes only in God and God’s power towards all and over all that is seen. (in No Rusty Swords)
Dietrich BonhoefferThings do exist that are worth standing up for without compromise. To me it seems that peace and social justice are such things, as is Christ himself.
Dietrich BonhoefferMy past life is abundantly full of God’s mercy, and, above all sin, stands the forgiving love of the Crucified.
Dietrich BonhoefferTags: grace mercy forgiveness
It is worse for a liar to tell the truth than for a lover of truth to lie.
Dietrich BonhoefferThis is the end. For me the beginning of life.
Dietrich BonhoefferWhy are we so afraid when we think about death? Death is only dreadful for those who live in dread and fear of it. Death is not wild and terrible, if only we can be still and hold fast to God's Word. Death is not bitter, if we have not become bitter ourselves. Death is grace, the greatest gift of grace that God gives to people who believe in Him.
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