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A Spirit of Entitlement Is One of the Greatest Enemies of True Happiness

By Filings on Fri, 06/13/25
Christian Living
Happiness
Adversity

“We imagine that if we are faithful and obedient to God, He will reward us with an easy life. However, God doesn’t promise pain-free lives—He only promises His presence and the provision of all we need to endure our hardships.” - Randy Alcorn

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