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I sometimes think that the very essence of the whole Christian position and the secret of a successful spiritual life is just to realize two things... I must have complete, absolute confidence in God and no confidence in myself.

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Age: 81 †
Born: 1899
Born: December 20
Died: 1981
Died: March 1
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Grace is favor shown to people who do not deserve any favor at all.
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Conviction is not repentance conviction leads to repentance. But you can be convicted without repentance.
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