Quotemeal: Aug. 7th, 1947

Thursday, August 7, 1947

"Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."
— Richard S. Emrich

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— Dietrich Bonhoeffer —
"Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees."
— William Cowper —
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— John Darby —

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Illustration of Richard S. Emrich — "Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, August 7, 1947

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'The Truth about Love' (1 Co. 13:4-5)
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2 Chronicles 7:14
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.

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