John Piper (theologian) quote: Whenever the strength of God is not recognized as the source of our strength, we are breaking the First Commandment: ...

Whenever the strength of God is not recognized as the source of our strength, we are breaking the First Commandment: Do not have any gods before me.

~ John Piper (theologian) ~

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