Quotemeal: Jul. 25th, 1950

Tuesday, July 25, 1950

"Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."
— Thomas à Kempis

More Quotemeal

"I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened."
"Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God. And only he who sees takes off his shoes, the rest sit round and pluck blackberries."
"We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking only to learn that it is God shaking them."
Charles West
"Whatever else may be said of man, this one thing is clear: He is not what he is capable of being."

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Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, July 25, 1950

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