Self-centered indulgence, pride and a lack of shame over sin are now emblems of the American lifestyle.
Billy Graham Carolinian
Source
Billy Graham in: Todd Starnes God Less America, Charisma Media, 6 May 2014, p. 210.
- year
- 2014
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“Self-centered indulgence, pride and a lack of shame over sin…” Billy Graham. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-A124218548. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/a124218548
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