The Desert Fathers

This video takes a look at one of the early church movements which practiced obedience to the teachings of Jesus. An early ascetic, St. Anthony of the Desert (also known as St. Anthony the Great) read, "Sell everything you have and give to the poor". This changed his life, and by living these words out, in community with other believers, he helped propel a movement which greatly influenced the world at the time.

Movements which believe you should sell everything you own need not be limited to the early church. They can come alive today, and we can change the world for Jesus, if only we would have the faith to practice the teachings of Jesus.