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Walking in the light means we pursue obedience and are honest about our remaining darkness.

Kevin DeYoung

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Kevin DeYoung
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: January 1
Author
Theologian
Obedience
Pursue
Walking
Darkness
Honest
Means
Light
Mean
Remaining

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