Man's power is first of all the result of hardening his heart against God: man affirms that he is strong, conquers the world, and builds cities. (Jacques Ellul)

Man's power is first of all the result of hardening his heart against God: man affirms that he is strong, conquers the world, and builds cities.

Jacques Ellul

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