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Howard Thurman on Temptation and Survival - Black Church (1 Corinthians 10:13) - Illustration on Sermon | IllustrateTheWord

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Howard Thurman on Temptation and Survival - Black Church (1 Corinthians 10:13)

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"The disinherited face unique temptations: the temptation to hate, to fear, to deceive for survival. God is faithful—He provides escape even here. The way out may be love that refuses to hate, courage that refuses to fear, integrity that refuses to compromise." — Howard Thurman.

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Tim Keller on Temptation and Witness - Missional (1 Corinthians 10:13)

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Howard Thurman on Temptation and Survival - Black Church (1 Corinthians 10:13)

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