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FEATURED GALLERY: JANUARY 2026 | 7 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FACTS
Prioritizing Love Over Hate (1/7)
He taught that love was the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend, famously stating that hate is too great a burden to bear.
Living a Life of Service (2/7)
He emphasized that true greatness came from serving others, a belief he practiced by sacrificing personal comfort and safety for the civil rights movement. He even donated his Nobel Prize money to the civil rights movement and often put his life at risk for the cause.
Utilizing Prayer and Scripture (3/7)
He frequently drew on his background as a Baptist minister, using biblical language in his speeches to inspire hope and moral conviction.
Leading with Radical Forgiveness (4/7)
He viewed forgiveness not just as an act but as a permanent attitude, refusing to allow bitterness to dictate his actions.
Commitment to Justice for the Poor (5/7)
He believed that true commitment to God meant actively working to better the conditions of the poor and vulnerable.
The "Midnight Kitchen" Experience (6/7)
During the Montgomery bus boycott, a personal experience of prayer in his kitchen after receiving threats helped him overcome fear and rely on God’s presence.
Proclaiming the "Promised Land" Vision (7/7)
In his final speech, he expressed a profound, faith-based belief in the eventual success of the movement, stating he was not afraid of any man because he had seen "the glory of the coming of the Lord".
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