Anni - The Perfect Wisdom Web

a f i x e d p o i n ton a community’s particular direction and form. A lifeof unconditional love, for example, is not possible whereviolence in any form is also acceptable, even if only as ameans to an end. Love can only be born of love; it cannever be born of violence. It’s not for nothing that weare told to “love your enemies.” But it is not possible tolive in this awareness of the kingdom of God unless wereally feel called to it. I have to say that again and again,because what counts are the deeds that actually followsuch a recognition. To talk about love, community, dedication,justice, and other ideals while living the oppositeis indeed empty talk.What I have written may seem irresponsible, hard,and cold toward you. You put the demands made on mehere on the same level with those made in Keilhau, andbecause those came first, you feel I should give up these.I have to simply say quite bluntly that there is nothing Ihold dearer than the calling of the kingdom of God –notthe concept of fatherland, not the concept of home, notthe concept of family ties, not the concept of free will asa purely subjective, human freedom.I truly wish to –and must –leave behind everythingwhich hinders that calling. We read that unless we arewilling to leave father and mother, wife and children,house and home, we are not ready for discipleship.Thispassage has made an extremely strong impression on meever since I arrived here. That may even mean you, ifyou will not understand and if you continue to see it asa betrayal on my part. But I hold on to the hope that wewill reach a mutual understanding.165