R. C. Sproul Quotes

As the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, so the denial of God is the height of foolishness.

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• As the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, so the denial of God is the height of foolishness.

  

  R. C. Sproul
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  • Fear
  • Wisdom