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Timothy J. Keller Quotes: Idolatry means turning a good thing into the ultimate thing.
         

Idolatry means turning a good thing into the ultimate thing.


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Idolatry means turning a good thing into the ultimate thing.
         



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It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually saves you.




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