Francis of Assisi: Wording

Francis of Assisi was Catholic saint and founder of the Franciscan Order. Explore interesting quotes on wording.
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“…"Yes, the true servant unceasingly rebukes the wicked, but he does it most of all by his conduct, but the truth that shines in his words, by the light of his example, by all the radiance of his life." (1989) The Road to Assisi, Sabatier as edted by Sweeney, pg 143.”

Francis of Assisi

Disputed, Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.

Life , Truth , Light

“Wherever you go, preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.”

Francis of Assisi

What They Don't Always Teach You at a Christian College (1995) by Keith Anderson, p. 185.
Disputed, Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.
Variant: Do all you can to preach the gospel and if necessary use words!

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel, and, if necessary, use words.”

Francis of Assisi

The Boomerang Mandate : Returning the Ministry to the People of God (1999) by Jim L. Wilson and Tom Stringfellow, p. 70.
Disputed, Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.

World

“Share the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words”

Francis of Assisi

The Basics of Life (1998) by Andy Chrisman, Kirk Sullivan, Mark Harris and Marty Magehee.
Disputed, Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.

Time

“St. Francis reportedly said, "Preach Jesus, and if necessary use words."”

Francis of Assisi

The Strong Family (1991) by Chuck Swindoll, p.9 (Insight For Living)
Disputed, Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.

“Preach the gospel always and if necessary, use words.”

Francis of Assisi

Cease Fire, the War Is Over! (2005) by Eric Bumpus and Tim Moranville, p. 88
Disputed, Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.

“Witness for Christ each day, and if necessary use words.”

Francis of Assisi

Conspiracy of Kindness : A Refreshing New Approach to Sharing the Love of Jesus With Others (1993) by Steve Sjogren, p. 120.
Disputed, Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.

Christ

“Preach often, and if necessary, use words”

Francis of Assisi

This Is Your Time : Make Every Moment Count (2000) by Michael Whitaker Smith and Gary Lee Thomas, p. 93.
Disputed, Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.

“… love one another, as the Lord says: "This is My commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you." And let them show their love by the works they do for each other, according as the Apostle says: "let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth."”

Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi, Rule of 1221, Rule 11 http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/wosf/wosf06.htm/ - That the Brothers ought not to speak or detract, but ought to love one another.
Disputed, Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.

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