Good article...
"An ordinary man who listened" by Pearl Hoover
A lot has been said and written about Tom Fox these days - how exceptional he was, how he is the example of peacemaking for our time. Tom, as I have known him, would be the first to deny it. He was not exceptional; he was an ordinary man - setting out vegetables on grocery racks, playing the clarinet for a livelihood, walking on the rooftop in Iraq for exercise, proudly telling about his children's accomplishments.
What is exceptional is that he listened to God. When Jesus said, "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' (Mat 5:38 -Mat 5:39) But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer," Tom listened. When Jesus said, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," (Mat 5:44) Tom took him seriously. This is nothing more than is asked of any of us when we gather for worship. It is no more exceptional than is true for any of us who claim Jesus as our Savior and Guide..."
Yes, that is exactly what Jesus said...Read the whole article here
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