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“To live with integrity, it is important to know what's right and what's wrong, to be educated morally. However, merely KNOWING is not enough. Virtuous character matters more than moral knowledge. The reason is simple: like the self-confessing apostle Paul in Romans 7, most of those who do wrong know what's right but find themselves irresistibly attracted to its opposite. Faith idles when character shrivels”

Quote by Miroslav Volf

Book:A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good
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A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good

A comprehensive examination of the responsibilities of Christian believers in engaging with and improving the world around them, emphasizing the integration of faith and societal engagement. more

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Miroslav Volf
Miroslav Volf

Miroslav Volf is a prominent theologian born on September 25, 1956. His research spans across various fields such as religion, ethics, and globalization, profoundly influencing contemporary theology. more

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