Monks showed their world, better than others in their time, the heart of God. They demonstrated what God is like rather than forcefully imposing ideas on others. Their example was much closer to the characteristics Jesus portrayed.
Some during this time were using violence and war to “convert” people to Christianity, claiming it was for their own good. The end does not always justify the means. Similarly, churches today commercialize Christianity. It is becoming like anything this culture is trying to sell. Youth groups are all about being fun and having big events, so outsiders see how “fun” Christianity is. Jesus is bigger than that. The relationship He longs for is deeper than that. Something needs to change.
Like these monks we should live lives of service, humility and full obedience of God. We need to live in a way that shows this world what God is like. We are His ambassadors.
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