Why Can't We Refrain

Why Can’t We Refrain From:

Gossip that hurts us
War that kills us
Hatred that divides us
Revenge that destroys us
Prejudice that separates us
Selfishness that defines us
Greed that impoverishes us
Corruption that demeans us
Egoism that dominates us

Because sin defines us
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Dietrich Avatar
February 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
whoa. that last line is so powerful!
Mckeithan Avatar
February 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Thanks for reading Andrea. It does
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