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Jim Wallis on Strength for Justice Work - Progressive (Philippians 4:13)

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"Paul wrote this from prison—not from a victory parade. The 'all things' include suffering for justice, enduring for righteousness, persisting when the powerful push back. Christ's strength is for the long haul of justice work, not for personal success." — Jim Wallis. Progressive reading: strength for endurance in justice struggles.

Topics & Themes

prisonjustice workendurancelong haulnot success

Scripture References

Philippians 4:13

Emotional Tone

hopeconvictionencouragement

Audience

adults

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