Are the Seeds of War Nourished by Your Possessions?

“May we look upon our treasures, and the furniture of our houses, and the garments in which we array ourselves, and try whether the seeds of war have nourishment in these our possessions, or not.” 

— John Woolman, 1763 (source)
Quaker preacher and abolitionist

Today’s Invitation

Look upon your possessions and try to discover whether the seeds of war are nourished by them.

This Week’s Query

George Fox told us to let our lives speak. What is your life saying?

Is it in harmony with your beliefs?

Share your response!

Photo credit: “Stone Sky,” copyright James Turrell

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  • John Woolman (October 19, 1720 – October 7, 1772) was an American merchant, tailor, journalist, Quaker preacher, and early abolitionist during the colonial era. Based in Mount Holly, near Philadelphia, he traveled through the American frontier to preach Quaker beliefs, and advocate against slavery and the slave trade, cruelty to animals, economic injustices and oppression, and conscription.

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