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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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

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Note the glorious personality of the promise. I will, I will. The Lord Jehovah himself interposes to deliver and redeem his people. He pledges himself..."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
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A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"At once I [John] was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. "
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"You are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love. You did not abandon them..."

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