Elisabeth Elliot Quotes

When obedience to God contradicts what I think will give me pleasure, let me ask myself if I love Him.

Elisabeth Elliot

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• I Love
• Obedience
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• When obedience to God contradicts what I think will give me pleasure, let me ask myself if I love Him.

  

  Elisabeth Elliot
  • God
  • I Love
  • Obedience