Quote by Henry Ward Beecher

A Christian is nothing but a sinful man who has put himself to school for Christ for the honest purpose of becoming better.

A Christian is nothing but a sinful man who has put himself

Summary

This quote suggests that a Christian is nothing more than a normal person who recognizes their own flaws and chooses to learn from Jesus in order to improve themselves morally and spiritually. It implies that Christianity is not about claiming to be perfect, but rather acknowledging one's imperfections and striving to grow closer to Christ through intentional self-improvement.

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By Henry Ward Beecher

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