"You must not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"

Crawford 2022-04-23 07:01:43

In the name of father, it is not only a kind of nostalgia for one's own father, but also a war of righteousness and sin through the Father's righteousness. Evil is invincible, and only the good will receive final justice.

I remember that in the prison, Gerry's father was determined not to be in the company of the people who planned and carried out the bombing. Even if he might bring them out of the prison, this was God's trial, and God was testing their faith in God. If he is righteous, then evil will eventually perish. When lawyer Pierce talked to Gerry for the first time, he mentioned his father. She said that he was most sad because you are lack in faith. Near the end, his father was seriously ill and was sentenced to death, but he gave Gerry more confidence to fight for justice, in the name of his father and the heavenly father, he can't live a hard life, but insists on vindicating the wronged and regaining his own righteousness.

Many parts of the movie remind me of the Word of God. God said, "Rejoice in hope; be patient in tribulation, and persevere in prayer." Prison was a baptism for Gerry, and let him realize what responsibility is and what faith is. Although this cost is high, In return is respect, support and strength.

I saw that in the time of torture, coercion, and the death of my father, faith can be destroyed to the point where there is little left, but the power from God is indelible. God said, "Bless those who persecute you; only bless, but not curse... Don't repay evil for evil... Don't avenge yourself, but rather give in and let the wrath of the Lord." It can also be done in the ugliest and despicable part of human nature. See the light of God's mercy.


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In the Name of the Father quotes

  • [after hearing of his father's death]

    Gareth Peirce: [With tears in her eyes] Well, I think they ought to take the word 'compassion' out of the English dictionary.

  • Gerry Conlon: I'll be older than you when I get out of this place. If I get out. Are you listening to me?

    Giuseppe Conlon: I'm not talking to you.

    Gerry Conlon: Now who's being childish?

    Giuseppe Conlon: I've not heard a sensible word out of you in two weeks. That stuff will kill you.

    [talking about drugs]

    Gerry Conlon: Sure I'm dead anyway. Look I'm sorry. I'll not take it again as long as you live. Are you happy now?

    Giuseppe Conlon: No.

    Gerry Conlon: Why not?

    Giuseppe Conlon: I don't want you to take it whether I live or die.

    Gerry Conlon: Oh, give me strength. Ok, I'll do nothing to annoy you in your grave. Now are you happy?

    Giuseppe Conlon: Is that a promise?

    Gerry Conlon: Ay, maybe.