03 June 2013

speak

In Germany they first came for the Communists,
and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist.

Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew.

Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant.
Then they came for me —
and by that time no one was left to speak up.



-Pastor Martin Niemoller

Haunting words.
How many times have I not spoken?

Too many.

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.

Proverbs 31:8


Love:)

R

2 comments:

  1. Such a needed reminder. Thank you! Linking with you at Ann's. Blessings to you! Love, Rachael

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    1. It always is. So thought provoking!
      Love:)

      R

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