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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"When God turns away from us because of selfishness, it is not rejection. Rather, it is an invitation to follow Him to a place we would rather not go."
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"The Church is the only society on earth that exists for the benefits of non-members."
— William Temple —
"The greater your knowledge of the goodness and grace of God on your life, the more likely you are to praise Him in the storm."
— Matt Chandler —
"The noble love of Jesus impels a man to do great things, and stirs him up to be always longing for what is more perfect."
— Thomas à Kempis —

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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."

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

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