Since all have sinned come short of the Glory of God; the main action of man which determines our relation with God is repentance. (redeeminggod.com)
What we are trying to say is that they were not primarily foretellers of what was to come in some future age, intent on giving a blueprint for the unfolding centuries but, for the most part, very down - to - earth, practical - minded men, who saw the folly of the selfish, unsocial, and sinful actions of men in private and public life and sought in the name of God to lead them into a better way. (religion-online.org)
But if any action, provided it be the «communal action of men,» legitimizes violence, then we shall have to put up with a great many wars fought by enthusiasts who completely disregard the authorities. (religion-online.org)