Quote by Harry Emerson Fosdick

Christians are supposed not merely to endure change, nor even to profit by it, but to cause it.

Christians are supposed not merely to endure change, nor eve

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This quote suggests that Christians should be active participants in initiating change rather than just accepting or passively adapting to it. Instead of simply finding personal gain or comfort from the changes happening in the world, Christians are encouraged to play an active role in influencing and shaping the changes for the better. It emphasizes the idea of Christians taking responsibility and using their beliefs and values to contribute to positive transformations in society.

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