Today is Wednesday, the 25th of April. We’re watching The Hiding Place, the movie based on the true book by Corrie ten Boom. She and her father and sister, devout Christians, decided to help Jews escape the persecution of the Nazis in the Dutch city of Haarlem.
The Ten Booms’ Christian behavior was exemplary.
Then the Nazis captured them and imprisoned them and they were persecuted -- just as Jesus said they would be if they followed Him to the letter. And furthermore, Jesus tells them not to hate those who persecute them. And they do their best.
I could never hope to practice the kind of Christianity that these people did. To counter evil with good, hate with love -- it is almost inconceivable. I know that Paul said, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me..."
Ms Ten Boom was released from the Ravensbruck concentration camp in 1944 owing to a "clerical error" and she spent the rest of her life preaching Christ's message.
2 comments:
Once again, a wonderful story of love and forgiveness. It is always amazing to me how such persecution sometimes turns into such a wonderful ministry that reaches millions as did hers.
Very nice piece! I appreciate the things that you said.
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