Jacques Ellul Quotes

Man's power is first of all the result of hardening his heart against God: man affirms that he is strong, conquers the world, and builds cities.

Jacques Ellul

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• God
• Heart
• Power
• Strong

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• Man's power is first of all the result of hardening his heart against God: man affirms that he is strong, conquers the world, and builds cities.

  

  Jacques Ellul
  • World
  • God
  • Heart