Our sin is exactly the presumption that we can know God or ourselves through our own capacities. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes capacity god presumption
It is often observed that the first casualty of war is truth, but how do you tell the truth without betraying the sacrifice of those who accepted the terms of battle? War is a sacrificial system that creates its own justification. Stanley Hauerwas acceptbattlebetray share on social
To be poor does not mean you lack the means to extend charity to another. You may lack money or food, but you have the gift of friendship to overwhelm the loneliness that grips the lives of so many. Stanley Hauerwas charityextendfood Change image and share on social
'It is finished' is the triumphant cry that what I came to do has been done. All is accomplished, completed, fulfilled work. Stanley Hauerwas accomplishcompletecry Change image and share on social
Long-term unemployment is particularly costly to those directly affected, of course. But in addition, because of its negative effects on workers' skills and attachment to the labor force, long-term unemployment may ultimately reduce the productive capacity of our economy. Ben Bernanke additionaffectattachment share on social
Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact. Benny Hinn arabdieegypt Change image and share on social
Were I to flatter myself with the possibility of success in such combat, it would indeed be presumption. Anna Seward combatflatpossibility Change image and share on social