Quote#God & Faith
Sin is the insurrection and rebellion of the heart against God; it…
Quote byRichard Alleine · 1610–1681
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 546..
English (original)
Sin is the insurrection and rebellion of the heart against God; it turns from Him, and turns against Him; it takes up arms against God.
— Richard Alleine
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