Friday, July 6, 2012

Savage Heart

The heart of a Prophet is savage for he cannot patiently endure an unjust social system.

When challenging those in power, Christ was neither meek nor fearful. He denounced the hypocritical Pharisees, attacked the money-changers, and threatened to destroy the temple. He had a tongue of fire.

It is interesting to note that after the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit they were portrayed as having tongues of fire burning brightly above their heads.

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