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Romero: Prophetic Courage to Speak Truth - Liberation (Joshua 1:9)

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Archbishop Romero knew each sermon might be his last—yet spoke truth to power with unflinching courage. Liberation theology reads Joshua 1:9 as promise for prophetic confrontation: speaking for the voiceless requires supernatural courage. "Be strong and courageous" applies to those confronting systems, naming sin, demanding justice. The God who was with Joshua conquering Canaan is with prophets confronting empire. Romero's courage was grounded in divine presence; his boldness was gift received. Be courageous—the Liberating God sends and accompanies His prophets.

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