'My face and your faces shall not be masked; our hand shall hold neither sword nor sceptre, and our subjects shall love us in peace and shall not be in fear of us.' Thus spoke Jesus, and unto all the kingdoms of the earth I was blinded, and unto all the cities of walls and towers; and it was in my heart to follow the Master to His kingdom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jesus is depicted as leading a kingdom without force or fear, relying on peace and love.
- In plain terms
- True leaders do not use weapons or fear to rule, but peace and love.
- What can you take from it?
- Lead without fear or weapons.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should leaders rule?
- Can love replace fear?
Another view
Idealizing peace without force may ignore real world threats.
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