Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord.
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William Wilberforce...w as a great man who impacted the Western world as few others have done. Blessed with brains, charm, influence and initiative, much wealth ... he put evangelism on Britain's map as a power for social change, first by overthrowing the slave trade almost single-handed and then by generating a stream of societies for doing good and reducing evil in public life... To forget such men is foolish.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the significant impact William Wilberforce had on society through his efforts against the slave trade and for social reform.
William Wilberforce is portrayed as a pivotal figure in history whose initiatives and dedication to social reform made a profound impact on the Western world. His work in abolishing the slave trade marked a moral shift in society, demonstrating how an individual's commitment to evangelism and social justice can lead to significant change. The quote by J. I. Packer emphasizes the importance of remembering such influential individuals who have shaped the course of history through their actions for the greater good.
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WilberforceSocial ChangeSlave TradeEvangelismInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on social justice, one might quote Packer to inspire students about the power of individual action.
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