Quotemeal: Jul. 16th, 1947

Wednesday, July 16, 1947

"Outward as well as inward morality helps to form the idea of a true Christian freedom. We are right to lay stress on inwardness, but in this world there is no inwardness without an outward expression."
— Meister Eckhart

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Illustration of Meister Eckhart — "Outward as well as inward morality helps to form the idea of a true Christian freedom. We are right to lay stress on inwardness, but in this world there is no inwardness without an outward expression."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.