Jesus doesn't bring anything up from the wells of human nature-- He brings them down from above.

Oswald Chambers
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Jesus brought down the love we all have for each other. He brings down the kindness and compassion we all have for one another and uses it to heal the world. We all possess a love for our fellow man and this love is what Jesus brings down from above.

Source: My Utmost For His Highest

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