# Brimstone

## Metadata
- Author: [[Mark Goodwin]]
- Full Title: Brimstone
- Category: #books
## Highlights
- The reporter spoke in the monastic voice that was the new standard for news broadcasters. The Global Order rewarded members of the media well, treating them as the priest class, the go-betweens for the public and the ruling class of elites who served directly under Emperor Lucius Alexander. Enjoying their position, and happy to distinguish themselves from commoners by speaking in falsely reverent tones, they took on this elevated role of priest with great vigor. ([Location 965](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B08MVGVSL9&location=965))
- And repentance doesn’t mean just saying you’re sorry. It means you turn from doing things your way and start doing things God’s way. So go ahead. Talk to God. Take all the time you need. He’s listening. And keep in mind, He’s not mad at you. He loves you and can’t wait to be reconciled to you through your acceptance of the blood of Jesus.” ([Location 2331](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B08MVGVSL9&location=2331))
- The group held hands, bowed their heads, and closed their eyes. Emilio said, “God, we’re in a mess here. We’ve reached our limits. We don’t have any way out. But…” Emilio considered whether or not he truly believed what he was about to say. “But you are bigger than our circumstances. You are God and you are mighty to save. If you want to, you can deliver us. But even if you don’t, you are all-powerful. Give us the wisdom to know what to do. And give us peace to accept whatever the outcome is in store for us. Amen.” ([Location 3163](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B08MVGVSL9&location=3163))