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John the Baptist does not envy the surpassing greatness of Jesus, but rejoices and says, \"He must increase, but I must decrease.\" True humility results from encountering Jesus.

Pastor Daniel Ackerman

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John the Baptist does not envy the surpassing greatness of Jesus, but rejoices and says, \"He must increase, but I must decrease.\" True humility results from encountering Jesus.

Pastor Daniel Ackerman