Quotemeal: Oct. 24th, 2009

Saturday, October 24, 2009

"When principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then battle is your calling, and peace has become sin; you must, at the price of dearest peace, lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy, with all the fire of your faith."
— Abraham Kuyper

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Illustration of Abraham Kuyper — "When principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then battle is your calling, and peace has become sin; you must, at the price of dearest peace, lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy, with all the fire of your faith."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.