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“That is relinquishing control in a culture that prioritizes control and doing what you need to do in order to advance yourself.”

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David Platt

David Platt is a pastor known for his deep biblical scholarship and his commitment to bringing Christian faith into modern life. Born on July 11, 1979, he has made significant contributions to the Christian community through his leadership and writings. more

“The call of Christ is to deny ourselves and to let go of our lives. To relinquish control of our lives, to surrender everything we are, everything that we do, our direction our safety our security is no longer found in the things of this world. It is found in Christ. And that is great risk when it comes to the things of this world.”

World Found Christ Our Lives Risk Security This World Letting Go Safety Deny Surrender Great Risk

Author:David Platt

“I believe that the gospel and the American Dream have fundamentally different starting points. The American Dream begins with self, exalts self, says you are inherently good and you have in you what it takes to be successful so do all you can, work with everything you have to make much of yourself. The gospel begins with God, the reality that we were created to exalt his name to the ends of the earth.”

Believe Different Ends Self Dream Reality Earth Names I Believe Successful Starting Having Fun Being Successful American Dream Starting Point

Author:David Platt

“Most people know who I am. Then I get the people who don't know who I am and just want to take a picture with a guy with muscles. I get more people that know me than anything.”

People Knows Want Guy Who I Am Muscles Know Me

Author:Ronnie Coleman

“The more I have to do, the better off I am. I'm not really one to sit around and relax and take it easy. I always like having something to do. Even though I'm not competing, I'm going to be making a lot of appearances, doing guest posings and seminars.”

Easy Appearance Relax Guests Competing Better Off Posing Seminars Take It Easy

Author:Ronnie Coleman