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“Imagination is a God-given gift; but if it is fed dirt by the eye, it will be dirty. All sin, not least sexual sin, begins with the imagination. Therefore what feeds the imagination is of maximum importance in the pursuit of kingdom righteousness.”

Quote by D. A. Carson

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D. A. Carson is a prominent writer and scholar in the fields of religion, theology, and literature. His works cover a wide range of topics from biblical studies to Christian theology, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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