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In every sin, we choose to believe the devil's lie rather than God's truth.

Peter Kreeft

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Peter Kreeft
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: March 16
Philosopher
Professor
Theologian
Writer
Paterson
New Jersey
Peter John Kreeft
Truth
Every
Believe
Devil
Sin
Choose
Lying
Rather

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