City to Loot or Save

StoryHistorical Account★★★★

Blucher riding through London said, “What a city to loot.” Booth walking through the same city said, “What a city to save.”

— William Booth

Also attributed to: Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher

The point

Two historical figures view London differently—one sees a city to pillage, the other a city to rescue—illustrating how our hearts determine our mission.

Scripture

Matthew 6:19-21Luke 19:10John 4:35Mark 16:15

Audience

AdultsYouth

Occasions

Evangelism · Missions · Outreach

Tone

Inspiring · Convicting · Hopeful

To tell aloud

under a minute · 19 words

Subjects

Service Character Perspective Mission Compassion Evangelism Motives Blucher Riding Through London Salvation Cities Purpose

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