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It is not raising the moral level of society; it is descending to society's own level, and congratulating itself that it has scored a victory because society is smiling accepting its surrender.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nA.W. Tozer's quote reflects his concerns about the state of Christianity in the mid-20th century. As a pastor and author, Tozer was part of a movement that sought to revive evangelicalism and emphasize the need for a personal, transformative relationship with God. The quote is likely from one of his books or sermons, written during a time when he saw the church compromising its values and becoming more accepting of the world's standards.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical truth: the church's attempt to be relevant and inclusive can lead to a watering down of its message, causing it to lose its transformative power. 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