Napoleon!
"I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is not mere man. Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible terms of comparision. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire upon live; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him."
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
I've been thinking about my faith alot lately....About why I embraced the Christian faith back in junior high. I was young and naive back then. I know people would say not much has changed since then, but I know how I've changed since I was 13 years old and only worried about who I was studying with for my math test. I've met with resistance all the way. I consider Jesus Christ to be the most non-resistant man to ever walk this earth, yet, the mention of His name sends people into a frenzy. I don't know anymore. All I want to do is live out a life of love like Christ. To quietly follow the only Man who has ever made a difference in my life. Maybe if i had been popular back in highschool I would have found purpose outside of my faith? What if I had been able to fall in love? Would a boyfriend cure me of these questions I have? I dont say these things to say human companionship and love are not fulfiling, they most definitley can be. No one (even myself) can live without love. But there is always something more. Something I cannot attain in or through myself.
Am I naive to want a remedy for every bitter heart
Can I believe You hold an exclamation point for every question mark
And can I leave the timing of this universe in bigger hands
And may I be so bold to ask You to please hurry?
Naive / Chris Rice
I wonder. I really do sometimes.
3 Comments:
You forgot a few of my favorites!
"I am surrounded by priests who repeat incessantly that their kingdom is not of this world, and yet they lay their hands on everything they can get."
"All religions have been made by men."
"Religion is what keeps the poor man from murdering the rich."
"If I had believed in a God of rewards and punishments, I might have lost courage in battle."
-- Napoleon Bonaparte
yeah i was surprised as well to read that from him...but i felt it was completely true! I agree with you on the guilt issue.
i would have to agree, heather. I was surprised to find Napoleon said that. Thanks for the comment! Im glad you like it!
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