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WWJD : Que signifie « Que ferait Jésus ? » aujourd'hui ?

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  • WWJD signifie « What Would Jesus Do ? » (Que ferait Jésus ?) et a été popularisé par le révérend Charles M. Sheldon dans son livre de 1896, In His Steps, soulignant l'importance d'imiter le Christ.
  • Le mouvement WWJD a connu un essor dans les années 1990, lorsque la responsable de jeunesse Janie Tinklenberg a créé des bracelets pour rappeler aux jeunes de prendre en compte les enseignements de Jésus dans leurs choix quotidiens.
  • Les thèmes clés de In His Steps incluent une foi active, la justice sociale et le sacrifice personnel, reflétant un appel aux chrétiens à vivre leurs croyances de manière pratique.
  • Malgré les critiques concernant la superficialité et la simplification, l'essence du WWJD reste pertinente aujourd'hui comme une invitation à la réflexion et à une prise de décision éthique basée sur l'exemple du Christ.

What Would Jesus Do? Understanding the Meaning and Legacy of WWJD You know those four simple letters – W.W.J.D.? For so many, they just sparkle with meaning, reminding us of that powerful question: “What Would Jesus Do?” Back in the 1990s, this message was everywhere – on bracelets, T-shirts, you name it! 1 It was a guiding light for some, and maybe just a popular trend for others. But even if its biggest wave of popularity feels like a sweet…

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