Tortured For Christ: Part I
God help us.
Tortured For Christ by Richard Wurmbrand may be the single most important and impactful book I have ever read, alongside the Bible.
I’m reading it now and it is utterly heartrending and eternally important. It tells the story of Christian prisoners in Romania who were severely tortured and murdered by totalitarian Communists.
It illustrates the unthinkable depths of depravity and cruelty mankind can sink to when his heart is closed to Love. And it also shows unbelievably the power of Faith to overcome the most wicked trials that no man, woman, or child should ever have to bear. Here is one quote from the book:
“When one Christian was sentenced to death, he was allowed to see his wife before being executed. His last words to his wife were, ‘You must know that I die loving those who kill me. They don’t know what they do and my last request of you is to love them, too. Don’t have bitterness in your heart because they killed your beloved one. We will meet in heaven.’”
I cannot recommend this book deeply enough. It repeatedly causes me to weep. Never have I encountered a more visceral portrait of the hell mankind is capable of sinking to, nor of the power of Love, Grace, God, and Faith as the antidote to mankind’s miseries. I pray wholeheartedly for the day mankind fully remembers Love and we finally put an end to all hideous brutality on Earth. Lord help us. 🙏🏼
God Bless You,
Jordan
P.S. The book can be accessed freely online here or ordered physically here.
Would love to hear the origin story of how you came across this book. Or is it relatively well-known?