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Faith And Action In The Hiding Place By Corrie Ten Boom

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Theme Analysis Essay There are many themes about courage and sacrifice but what is Corrie really trying to say about faith and action? The Hiding Place, written by Corrie Ten Boom, focuses on the characters: Corrie, Bestie, Casper, Nollie, Toos, and Lieutenant Rahms. Corrie and her family lived in Holland, and at that time, they hid Jews from the Nazis during the occupation. Unfortunately, they were caught by the Nazis and were sent to concentration camps, where they struggled with great pain. The book shows how some of the main leads have strong faith in Christ and are continually loving towards others. Even though they faced horrible conditions, there is a message of hope throughout the book that shows despite the horrors someone might face, there is always light. In this essay, the topics listed will be discussed: Faith & action look …show more content…

Despite Betsie’s concerns during some situations, she remained faithful and believed that God would always provide. “But if God has shown us bad times ahead, it's enough for me that he knows about them. That's why he sometimes shows us things, you know--to tell us that this too is in his hands." (Ten Boom 84) Betsie is accepting the hardships she might face in the future because she trusts in God’s plan for her future. Early in the book, Nollie is introduced as a part of the Ten Boom family. Like the other family members, Nollie was very devoted to her faith and had a strong sense of compassion. While the Ten Boom family was hiding Jews, a new Jewish woman named Annaliese was introduced. Regardless of the danger that may come from Annaliese, Nollie said, “No ill will happen to Annaliese. God will not let them take her to Germany. He will not let her suffer because I obeyed him.” (127) She is expressing her confidence in God that He would not harm Annaliese. God’s work could be frustrating and scary, but trusting in his plan is always

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