The first lesson was to always remember the heroism of not only Australians but of its allies, said Reverend Nile. The second lesson was to pray for permanent peace in the world since no glory could be found in war.
"The first lesson is that we must never forget the heroism of the young Australians and New Zealanders and their English, French and Indian allies at Gallipoli," said Reverend Nile. "The second lesson is that there is no glory in war, which brings death, destruction and misery. Our efforts must be directed to ensuring that all who might threaten war of any kind against Australia are deterred and disempowered. On ANZAC Day, let us all pray for permanent peace in the world."
In a related note on ANZAC day, Reverend Col Stringer, the Australian President of the International Convention of Faith Ministries International, through an email summed up the ANZAC spirit as mateship that 'has been part of the Australian male psyche since we became a nation.' He wrote that Jesus Himself was also speaking about the spirit of mateship in the Gospel of John, when the Lord said: "Greater love has no man than this, than to lay down one's life for a friend."
The reverend concluded the email by saying that if the ANZAC spirit was in the church, Christians could take this nation for the Lord within months.
"Imagine if we could get that 'Anzac Spirit' out of the natural and into the church – we could take this nation for the Lord within months," said Reverend Stringer.