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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"Oh forgive us Lord, for so often we seek the things in your hand rather than the things of your heart."
"The phrase "God is good" cannot be reserved for those moments when life turns out the way we had hoped."

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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.