In the Mennonite heritage this has led to distinctive emphases, which are viewed as relevant to contemporary issues. Faith is voluntary. The Christian is called to a life of love, reconciliation and peacemaking. Injustice is to be overcome with good. Happiness is more than material well-being.
Moral authority is more than political power.
Life is to be lived simply. All of nature is a gift of God and to be cherished with a sense of gratitude and stewardship. The Christian lives as a part of a family and is to be a neighbor to others. One cannot separate faith from life, the intellect from will and feeling, life from learning, content from method, theory from practice, order from freedom, word from deed. Loving, sacrificial service is the highest expression of faithfulness to Christ.