The Measure of a ManFortress Press, 2001 - 55 pages Two brief yet powerful meditations from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. defining humanity's worth and completion relate to strides toward social justice. Eloquent and passionate, reasoned and sensitive, this pair of meditations by the revered civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. contains the theological roots of his political and social philosophy of nonviolent activism. In supporting reconciliation, Dr. King outlines human worth based on Scripture, encouraging the reader to know each person has worth, rational ability, and an invitation to fellowship with the Creator. In addition, Dr. King explains the three dimensions of life: length, breadth, and height; they must all be present and working harmoniously in order for life to be complete as an individual and as a community. Black and white photos from Dr. King's life along with simple prayers from the reverend round out this short but poignant offering. |
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... gone , and yet in the form of a Handel , he will look up and imagine that he hears the very angels singing , and he will come back and scratch across the pages of history a " Hallelujah Chorus . " This is man . He is God's marvelous cre ...
... gone . Therefore , man is a sinner in need of God's divine grace . So often we try to deny this fact . We hate to face it . There are times even in our theological thinking when we have become all too sentimental about man . We have ...
... gone astray . " I don't know about you , but when I look at myself hard enough I don't feel like crying with the Pharisee , " Lord , I thank thee that I am not like other men , " but I find myself crying out , " Lord , be merciful unto ...