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  UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD: THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: A.W. Tozer's sermon argues that universal brotherhood is
unattainable without divine intervention due to the pervasive nature of
sin in humanity.

Topics: "Hope in Christ", "Universal Brotherhood"
Scripture References: Matthew 5:9, John 3:3, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8-10, Revelation 22:20

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A.W. Tozer addresses the concept of universal brotherhood, asserting
that it remains an unattainable dream when based solely on the ethics of
Jesus. He argues that true brotherhood cannot be achieved without
acknowledging the pervasive nature of sin, as exemplified by the
biblical story of Cain and Abel. Tozer emphasizes that the teachings of
Christ alone cannot overcome the deep-seated issues of jealousy, greed,
and hatred that plague humanity. He concludes that the hope for
individuals lies in the new birth through Christ, while the ultimate
hope for humanity rests in the second coming of Christ.

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The dream of a universal brotherhood based upon the ethics of Jesus is
just that-a dream. It is compounded of a few words of Christ mixed with
vast numbers of uninspired words spoken by men whose yearnings are to be
commended but whose wisdom is suspect. To arrive at the doctrine of
brotherhood it is necessary that we reject the major portion of the New
Testament and misunderstand the rest. There were once two brothers. They
lived in a society that had not had time to develop the many social
evils we know today.

Yet one killed the other because sin was there.

If two brothers in the morning of the world could not get on together,
how can we hope that the gentle teachings of Jesus can ever bring
brotherhood to a race filled with complex iniquities, where men inherit
hates and where the souls of all are lacerated by jealousy, envy,
egotism, greed and lust? The hope of the individual is the new birth and
the acceptance of the teachings of Christ as a way of life. The hope of
the race is that Christ shall come again to earth. Even so, Lord, come
quickly.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/universal-brotherhood-the-impossible-dream/
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