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“When we ignore the prostituted child, we actually lend our hand to their abuse. When we ignore the widow and the orphan in their distress, we actually add to their pain. When we ignore the slave who remains captive, it's us who is entrapping them. When we forget the refugee, it's actually us who is displacing them. When we choose not to help the poor and the needy, we actually rob them. Perhaps the only fair thing to say is that when we forsake the lives of others, we actually forsake our own.”

Quote by Joel Houston

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Joel Houston is an Australian musician known for his contributions to the Christian music industry. Born in September 1979, he is one of the lead vocalists and songwriters for the band Hillsong Young & Free. more

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