I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished!
Founder of Christianity
Gospel of Luke 12:49-50, speaking about his mission.
c. 30-33 CE
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"I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they utter."
Shocking"For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God."
Philosophical"You must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Shocking"And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”"
Shocking"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these."
Philosophical