All Things Change
David was a great proponent of change, and change has been a hallmark of the Family International throughout its history.
"I don't give a damn how we used to do it, if it's not the way we ought to do it now, we'll do it differently tomorrow!
David considered that one of the greatest dangers facing the young movement was that it could eventually cool down and solidify and become just another denomination, following a rigid doctrine and set procedures. He was determined to avoid that, regularly exhorting his followers to remain flexible and adaptable and willing to embrace change.
[God's] Word never changes, the Lord never changes, the Gospel never
changes, Salvation never changes, Christ doesn't change, but God keeps moving every day! ... It
may be the same message, but it is varied every day to suit the need and adapt to the situation.
[1]
Every movement has to have constant change, revitalization,
movement, action, to stay alive. [2]
A movement is no longer a movement if it stops moving! Every new day
we need to know and learn and find out how to do it today! [3]
I don't give a damn how we used to do it, if it's not the way we
ought to do it now! And I don't care how we did it yesterday, if we should do it differently
tomorrow! [4]
This willingness to adapt, change, and regularly reassess policies and practices enabled David and the Family to mature and continue to thrive and grow.