Quotemeal: Jul. 25th, 1946

Thursday, July 25, 1946

"Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."
— Thomas à Kempis

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"Perhaps one reason God delays His answers to our prayers is because He knows we need to be with Him far more than we need the things we ask of Him."
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Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, July 25, 1946

Morning & Evening
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Evening Thought: Psalms 101:1
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'Jesus, Full of Grace' (He. 2:14)
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Passion for Praise
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'Your Majestic Name' (Ps. 8:9)
"O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth."
God's Holy Fire
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'A Foretaste of Glory' (Ro. 8:23)
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