I first learned about William Wilberforce when I watched Amazing Grace. Seeing his passion expressed through a film made me want to learn more about his real life work.
William Wilberforce was an abolitionist. He was also a follower of Christ.
He didn't just fight to abolish slavery. He followed God's call.
He went against the norms of society to protect his fellow human beings.
He did none of this for himself.
He had a passion. He had a call. He obeyed and he accomplished what he needed to.
I do not just look up to his success in abolishing the slave trade in England. I look up to his obedience in following God. I look up to his actions that brought him to his "success." He sought community and mentors. He sought God. I look up to his love for others even when slavery was abolished. He continued to fight to reform social problems occurring within England.
“God Almighty has set before me two great objects: the suppression of the slave trade and the reformation of manners”-William Wilberforce
No comments:
Post a Comment