“Your yes to God demands your no to all injustice, to all evil, to all lies, to all oppression and violation of the weak and the poor, to all godlessness and mocking of the Holy.”
~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Saying yes to God is a call to active, courageous faith. It is a rejection of all that opposes God’s justice, truth, and holiness. Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s words remind us that true commitment to God leaves no room for silence in the face of evil. To say yes to God is to stand against lies, oppression, and godlessness. This yes is not just belief—it is a transformative choice shaping our actions and priorities.
Bonhoeffer’s life exemplifies the cost of such a yes. Living under Nazi tyranny, he refused complicity in a regime of hatred, speaking against human indignity and the lies fueling the Holocaust. His faith was a living protest against evil, showing that saying yes to God demands a no to all that dehumanizes others.
This call is urgent today. In a world of inequity, falsehood, and apathy, saying yes to God means rejecting neutrality and participating in Christ’s redemptive work. Whether advocating for the oppressed, resisting corruption, or embodying compassion, our yes to God is seen in our no to injustice. Through this, we testify to God’s goodness and strive for His kingdom on earth.