Oswald Chambers Quotes

Jesus Christ can afford to be misunderstood; we cannot. Our weakness lies in always wanting to vindicate ourselves.

Oswald Chambers

• Jesus
• Always
• Lies
• Weakness
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• Jesus Christ can afford to be misunderstood; we cannot. Our weakness lies in always wanting to vindicate ourselves.

  

  Oswald Chambers
  • Jesus
  • Always
  • Lies