Mission with Prophetic Power: The Journal of John Woolman (SRSC 12)

132

Mission with Prophetic Power: The Journal of John Woolman

In 1766 Woolman took off to visit Friends on the eastern shore of Maryland, traveling on foot. He did so to experience more closely

the condition of oppressed slaves, to set an example of lowliness* for others, and to be in an environment where unhealthy conversation would be more easily avoided. We take on practices or habits for many reasons. What motives guide you in your own spiritual practices or habits of life? How do you evaluate your motives as you develop habits?