I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished!
Founder of Christianity
Gospel of Luke 12:49-50, speaking about his mission.
c. 30-33 CE
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"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."
Philosophical"Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."
Philosophical"Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit."
Shocking"I tell you that everyone who has will be given more; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him."
Shocking"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
Shocking