Oswald Chambers Quotes

The greatest competitor of true devotion to Jesus is the service we do for Him. It is easier to serve than to pour out our lives completely for Him.

Oswald Chambers

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• The greatest competitor of true devotion to Jesus is the service we do for Him. It is easier to serve than to pour out our lives completely for Him.

  

  Oswald Chambers
  • True
  • Jesus
  • Service