Quotemeal: Aug. 10th, 1947

Sunday, August 10, 1947

"Other sins find their vent in the accomplishment of evil deeds, whereas pride lies in wait for good deeds, to destroy them."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"When you attack the roots of sin, fix your thought more on the God you desire than on the sin you abhor."
"Every time you trust God's wisdom and do whatever he says, even when you don't understand it, you deepen your friendship with God."
Rick Warren
"A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless."
Simone Weil
"If we would talk less and pray more about them, things would be better than they are in the world: at least, we should be better enabled to bear them."
John Owen

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Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "Other sins find their vent in the accomplishment of evil deeds, whereas pride lies in wait for good deeds, to destroy them."

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