Quotemeal: May. 19th, 1955

Thursday, May 19, 1955

"It is not that we keep His commandments first, and that then He loves; but that He loves us, and then we keep His commandments. This is that grace, which is revealed to the humble, but hidden from the proud."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"That the Creator himself comes to us and becomes our ransom - this is the reason for our rejoicing."
— Martin Luther —
"He who gives you the day will also give you the things necessary for the day."
— Gregory of Nyssa —
"We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles."
— Jimmy Carter —
"There is a Moment in each Day that Satan cannot find."
— William Blake —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "It is not that we keep His commandments first, and that then He loves; but that He loves us, and then we keep His commandments. This is that grace, which is revealed to the humble, but hidden from the proud."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, May 19, 1955

Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'God Watches Over and Rescues His People'
"But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'The Earth Trembles' (Ps. 104:24,)
"O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. ... The earth trembles at his glance; the mountains smoke at his..."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Psalms 66:2
"It is not left to our own option whether we shall praise God or not. Praise is God's most righteous due, and every Christian, as the recipient of his...."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'I Come to You, God' (He. 12:22-29)
"Dear Father, I come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, to the city of the living God. I join with the thousands upon thousands of angels in..."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal