Up until a certain point in my life, I had never been one to have an appreciation of history, particularly when it came to Salvation Army history. Maybe this was brought about from the misguided thought that what William and Catherine Booth started way back in the UK in 1865 (under the banner of the ‘Christian Mission’) wouldn’t be able to work now because we live in a different age.
Thankfully now I have changed my mind about history. We can learn a lot from what others did before us. While it maybe true that if we tried to adopt some of the things that our early pioneers of The Salvation Army, they may not work today because of the changing world we live in, we need to learn from history and apply the timeless principles that they have left as a part of their legacy to us.
Personally, I believe it is paramount that we hold onto the principles established by William and Catherine Booth. Firstly because it makes us unique as The Salvation Army, and secondly, these principles such as our doctrines are brought about by sound Christian values and practises.
We can all learn from history and I am encouraged to come across many people who are rediscovering the history of the Salvation Army. Remember William Booth said, “Go for Souls and Go for the worst!” This is our mandate today, which was born out of our history.
Thankfully now I have changed my mind about history. We can learn a lot from what others did before us. While it maybe true that if we tried to adopt some of the things that our early pioneers of The Salvation Army, they may not work today because of the changing world we live in, we need to learn from history and apply the timeless principles that they have left as a part of their legacy to us.
Personally, I believe it is paramount that we hold onto the principles established by William and Catherine Booth. Firstly because it makes us unique as The Salvation Army, and secondly, these principles such as our doctrines are brought about by sound Christian values and practises.
We can all learn from history and I am encouraged to come across many people who are rediscovering the history of the Salvation Army. Remember William Booth said, “Go for Souls and Go for the worst!” This is our mandate today, which was born out of our history.
Phil
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Yeah, bring it on Phil...
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