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The Apostle Paul rejected all...
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The Apostle Paul rejected all forms of favoritism and elitism in his passionate quest to reach as many people as possible for the gospel of Christ. The same spirit evidenced itself during the lifetime of Joseph II, the Austrian emperor (1741-1790).
Joseph proposed to open the royal gardens in Vienna to the public. A certain nobleman, hearing of the scheme, exclaimed in dismay, "If the common people are permitted to have free access, where can I walk with my equals?"
Joseph proposed to open the royal gardens in Vienna to the public. A certain nobleman, hearing of the scheme, exclaimed in dismay, "If the common people are permitted to have free access, where can I walk with my equals?"