Discipleship Quote by Elisabeth Elliot

“Holiness has never been the driving force of the majority. It is, however, mandatory for anyone who wants to enter the kingdom.” quote by Elisabeth Elliot — Download Open image

“Holiness has never been the driving force of the majority. It is, however, mandatory for anyone who wants to enter the kingdom.”

Elisabeth Elliot

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