Elisabeth Elliot Quotes

Until the will and the affections are brought under the authority of Christ, we have not begun to understand, let alone to accept, His lordship.

Elisabeth Elliot

• Christ
• Authority
• Affections
• Lordship

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• Until the will and the affections are brought under the authority of Christ, we have not begun to understand, let alone to accept, His lordship.

  

  Elisabeth Elliot
  • Christ
  • Authority
  • Affections