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To take a person out of slavery takes an instant. To take slavery out of a person takes a process.

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The future is already won, and the more hostile the culture, the easier it is to communicate the difference of Christianity.
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Anything can serve as a counterfeit god, especially the very best things in life.
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Money isn't an idol. It just shows you where your idols are.
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When love of one's people becomes an absolute, it turns into racism. When love of equality turns into a supreme thing, it can result in hatred and violence toward anyone who has led a privileged life. It is the settled tendency of human societies to turn good political causes into counterfeit gods.
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