What is this but obeying man rather than God, and seeking the praise of man rather than of God?
Angelina Emily Grimké: “What is this but obeying man rather than God, and seeking the praise of man rather than of God?”
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Grimké emphasizes the importance of obeying God rather than seeking human approval.
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