I will place no value on anything I have or may possess, except in rel…

David Livingstone
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I will place no value on anything I have or may possess, except in relation to the kingdom of Christ. If anything will advance the interests of that kingdom, it shall be given away or kept only in reference to whether giving or keeping will most promote the glory1 of him to whom I owe all my hopes in time and eternity. ✨ Livingstone's private journals, 1851-1853.
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