Quotemeal: Oct. 14th, 1948

Thursday, October 14, 1948

"The essence of chastity is not the suppression of lust, but the total orientation of one's life towards a goal."
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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Illustration of Dietrich Bonhoeffer — "The essence of chastity is not the suppression of lust, but the total orientation of one's life towards a goal."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, October 14, 1948

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Help me to keep my eyes on Jesus. Despite the hostility poured on him by sinners, he obeyed you, even to the point of death. Help me..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Knocking was not enough, for my heart was too full of sleep, too cold and ungrateful to arise and open the door, but the touch of his effectual grace...."

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