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Essays on the distinguishing traits of Christian character

This book delves into the core qualities that define Christian character, offering insights and reflections on the principles and values that shape the faith-based personality. more

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Gardiner Spring
Gardiner Spring

Gardiner Spring, born on February 24, 1785, and died on August 18, 1873, was a renowned author. His works covered a wide range of subjects and were known for their unique literary style and profound insights. more

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“The man who is satisfied, because he thinks he is safe, who feels that he has religion enough, because he thinks he has enough to save him from hell, is as ignorant of the power as he is a stranger to the consolation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

“On the question of whether a behavioral science can in principle be constructed, we shall take no sides. That some kinds of human behavior can be described and even predicted in terms of objectively verifiable and quantifiable data seems to us to have been established.”

“In fact, I think that our society expects schools to get students to the point where they do things only for outside rewards. People who perform tasks for their internal reasons are hard to control. Now, I don't think teachers get up in the morning and say to themselves, 'I', going to go to school today and take away all those young people's internal motivations' ...but that's exactly what often happens.”