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We can have no power from Christ unless we live in a persuasion that we have none of our own.
— John Owen
But it is evident that this is the state of many churches in the world; which are therefore worldly and carnal, not spiritual or evangelical. Power, and force, and wealth,—the gifts, in this case, of another spirit,—under various pretences and names, are their life and glory; indeed their death and shame.
— John Owen
what it is that troubles us, we must refer it to one of these heads: -- either we want strength or power, vigour and life, in our obedience, in our walking with God; or we want peace, comfort, and consolation therein.
— John Owen
If an EHM is completely successful, the loans are so large that the debtor is forced to default on its payments after a few years. When this happens, then like the Mafia we demand our pound of flesh. This often includes one or more of the following: control over United Nations votes, the installation of military bases, or access to precious resources such as oil or the Panama Canal. Of course, the debtor still owes us the money—and another country is added to our global empire.
— John Perkins
Jika para pemberi suara tidak tahu alat terpenting yang dimanfaatkan pemimpin mereka, bisakah bangsa tersebut mengklaim sebagai bangsa yang demokratis?
— John Perkins
Fear and debt. The two most powerful tools of empire... Most everybody thinks military might is the driver of empire, but war's important because it--and the threat of it--instills fear. People are terrified into parting with their money. They take on more debt... Whether we owe money or favors, debt shackles us. That's why the economic hit man approach is so effective. More so than war.
— John Perkins
There is nothing stronger than gentleness
— John Wooden
Nothing Is Stronger than Gentleness
— John Wooden
Great faith equals great power.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Uncommon faith gives you uncommon power.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Faith is the best ingredient for miracles.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
One who has great faith has great power.
— Matshona Dhliwayo