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For it pleased God, after he had made all things by the word of his power, to create man after his own image
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"For it pleased God, after he had made all things by the word of his power, to create man after his own image"

- George Whitefield

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In this quote, George Whitefield is revealing his belief that God purposefully produced human beings in his own image. He mentions that God, with his effective word, developed all things and after that particularly picked to develop man in his similarity. This suggests that humans hold a special location in God's creation and are implied to reflect his qualities and qualities. Whitefield's words likewise imply that God took pleasure in creating humans, further emphasizing the value and worth of humankind in the eyes of God. In general, this quote highlights the belief that people are an unique and deliberate development of God, made in his image.

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George Whitefield This quote is written / told by George Whitefield between December 16, 1714 and September 30, 1770. He was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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