Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 1949

Thursday, December 22, 1949

"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."
— Benjamin Franklin

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"The steady discipline of intimate friendship with Jesus results in men becoming like Him."
— H. E. Fosdick —
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— Thomas à Kempis —
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— John Quincy Adams —
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Illustration of Benjamin Franklin — "How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, December 22, 1949

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Genesis 1:27
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'The Missing Ingredient!' (Ac. 1:4-5)
"On one occasion, while [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised,..."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'No Presumption' (Ro. 2:1-7)
"Dear Father, holy and righteous judge, Help me not to condemn myself by passing judgment on someone else when I may be doing the same or similar..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'All Day Long' (Ps. 44:8)
"O God, we give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name."

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

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