Quotemeal: Aug. 8th, 1955

Monday, August 8, 1955

"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
— François de Sales

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"A Christian in his surroundings should encourage everyone to be better, instead of being the one who stoops to be like everyone else."
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"Be faithful in the little practices of love which will build in you the life of holiness and make you Christlike."
"The heart is rich when it is content, and it is always content when its desires are fixed on God."

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Illustration

Illustration of François de Sales — "Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."

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A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Lift high your praises when the people assemble, shout Hallelujah when the elders meet!"
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.