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Dr. MLK Jr used to invite people to commit to nonviolence by pledging themselves to follow the “10 Commandments” of the movement. As Quakers, we affirm these principles and hope to embody them in our daily lives.

I HEREBY PLEDGE MYSELF, MY PERSON AND BODY, TO THE NONVIOLENT MOVEMENT. THEREFORE I WILL KEEP THE FOLLOWING TEN COMMANDMENTS:

1) MEDITATE daily on the teachings and life of Jesus.

2) REMEMBER always that the nonviolent movement seeks justice and reconciliation - not victory.

3) WALK and TALK in the manner of love, for God is love.

4) PRAY daily to be used by God in order that all men might be free.

5) SACRIFICE personal wishes in order that all men might be free.

6) OBSERVE with both friend and foe the ordinary rules of courtesy.

7) SEEK to perform regular service for others and for the world.

8 ) REFRAIN from the violence of fist, tongue, or heart.

9) STRIVE to be in good spiritual and bodily health.

10) FOLLOW the directions of the movement and the captain on a demonstration.

REVIEWED: We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World Portraits of nonviolent activism give hope to young readers.