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> [Nothing stirs God’s heart more than a humble heart and a merciful spirit. God responds to mercy, because it is through compassion that we fully come to know Him. This is the defining quality of a true follower of Christ.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicky-cruz/nothing-stirs-god-s-heart-more-than-a-humble-heart-and-a-merciful/)

Nicky Cruz

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## More by Nicky Cruz

> [You can argue with someone's opinion, but you can't argue with their story.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicky-cruz/you-can-argue-with-someone-s-opinion-but-you-can-t-argue-with-their/)

Nicky Cruz

> [Nothing stirs God’s heart more than a humble heart and a merciful spirit. God responds to mercy, because it is through compassion that we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicky-cruz/nothing-stirs-god-s-heart-more-than-a-humble-heart-and-a-merciful/)

Nicky Cruz

> [We stink more of the world than we stink of sack cloth and ashes. A lot of contemporary churches today would feel more at…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicky-cruz/we-stink-more-of-the-world-than-we-stink-of-sack-cloth-and-ashes-a/)

Nicky Cruz

> [“The church today has somehow lost it’s zeal and desire to release God’s power and Spirit on the world. Somewhere along the way we’ve…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicky-cruz/the-church-today-has-somehow-lost-it-s-zeal-and-desire-to-release-god/)

Nicky Cruz

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