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The minute the church and pastors start saying what do people want and then giving it to them, we betray our calling. We're called to have people follow Jesus. We're called to have people learn how to forgive their enemies.
Eugene H. Peterson
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"The minute the church and pastors start saying what do people want and then giving it to them, we betray our calling. We're called to have people follow Jesus. We're called to have people learn how to forgive their enemies."
— Eugene H. Peterson

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The minute the church and pastors start saying what do people want and then giving it to them, we betray our calling. We're called to have people follow Jesus. We're called to have people learn how to forgive their enemies. — Eugene H. Peterson

About Eugene H. Peterson

Eugene H. Peterson was a Clergyman from United States (1932–2018).

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Who said "The minute the church and pastors start saying what do people want and then giv…"?
This quote is attributed to Eugene H. Peterson, a Clergyman from United States.
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Eugene H. Peterson lived from 1932 – 2018.