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Many churches have their eyes on the culture instead of on Christ. Many pastors preach on common unity instead of calling the community to repent.

Many churches have their eyes on the culture instead of on Christ. Many pastors preach on common unity instead of calling the community to repent.
– Billy Graham

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  26. [Christians] are commanded to warn the nations of the world that they must repent and turn to God while there is yet time. – Billy Graham
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