Neutrality of Definiteness
by A.Z. Conrad
A nauseating neutrality is the bane of
religion. Only the positive aggressive note makes a successful leadership. The
disposition to be all things to all men has its good feature, but when
dealing with matters of vital importance it simply will not do. Wherever there
is positive conviction, well founded, there is sure to be a very, very clear
declaration and an unequivocal decision. Not one step in human progress has been
taken as the result of a soft and unthinking amiability. A senseless suavity
never leads to great campaigns. Great ventures in the interests of the work of
God have been inaugurated by men with positive belief based on supernatural
revelation. Convictionless men are spineless and ineffective. Truth is truth and
should have fearless advocacy. Right is right and demands fervent and zealous
support.
A. Z. Conrad, "The Bible Champion," 1925
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