It is an error to think that Jesus only wanted to feed the hungry soul. Jesus concerned himself just as much with the body of the individual as with his soul. Jesus took over the message of the future world order of peace and justice from John the Baptist and the prophets of the Old Testament just as surely and determinedly as he took over the proclamation of the rebirth of the individual.

- Eberhard Arnold

The service of the Word and the apostolic mission are placed under Christ’s coming again. That is the encouragement that we receive in our need: The arrival of Jesus Christ. The coming of his Kingdom is near! near! near! Therefore let us be courageous and brave, even to the smallest detail, prepared for whatever is laid upon us, for the time is near.

- Eberhard Arnold

Let us ask God that in the horrors of the present time men awake, not only in tens and hundreds but in thousands upon thousands. Let us ask that many awake and search their hearts and turn to God, who created them; that they become one with the death of Christ, suffering death rather than killing others; that they become one with the life in Christ and his love so that they surrender all their powers, gifts, and means of livelihood rather than keeping anything for themselves; that they become one with the truth of God so that they break with the whole web of lies that enmeshes the world; that they become one with the heart of Jesus and reject all unclean spirits.

- Eberhard Arnold