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“The will of God, to which the law gives expression, is that men should defeat their enemies by loving them.”

Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Book:The Cost of Discipleship

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The Cost of Discipleship

This book delves into the profound implications of following Christ, emphasizing the transformative nature of commitment and the challenges faced by believers in their spiritual journey. more

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer

German pastor, theologian, philosopher, and member of the resistance against the Nazis. Born on February 4, 1906, in Germany, he was executed on April 9, 1945 in a concentration camp. more

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