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The word of cheap grace has been the ruin of more Christians than any commandment of works.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Age: 39 †
Born: 1906
Born: February 4
Died: 1945
Died: April 8
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And if we ask how are we to know where our hearts are, the answer is just as simple - everything which hinders us from loving God above all things and acts as a barrier between ourselves and our obedience to Jesus is our treasure, and the place where our heart is.
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Ultimate seriousness in not without a dose of humor.
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There is no way to peace along the way to safety. For peace must be dared. It is the great venture.
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How can God entrust great things to one who will not thankfully receive from Him the little things?
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