“We are tempted so that we may pray the more. Afflictions are meant for our spiritual benefit.”

—  T. B. Joshua

On temptation - "TB Joshua's Shocking 2014 Prophecy" http://www.premiumtimesng.com/letter-to-the-editor/152458-tb-joshuas-shocking-2014-prophecy.html Premium Times, Nigeria (January 1 2014)

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