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The Church exists by mission, just as a fire exists by burning.
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The quote says that mission is not an optional activity for the Church; it is central to what the Church is. The comparison with fire makes the point vivid: just as burning is essential to fire, carrying its message outward is essential to the Church’s existence.
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