Quotemeal: Jul. 17th, 1956

Tuesday, July 17, 1956

"There can be no doubt that possessive clinging to things is one of the most harmful habits in the Christian life. Because it is so natural, it is rarely recognized for the evil that it is. But its outworkings are tragic."
— A. W. Tozer

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"Faith is realizing that I am useful to God not in spite of my scars but because of them."
Pamela Reeve
"The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not, "What a lovely sermon!" but, "I will do something!""
"If God be your partner, make your plans large."
"I tell you, if you are serious about wanting to be like Christ, He is going to put you in circumstances where your only true choice is to become like Him."

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Illustration of A. W. Tozer — "There can be no doubt that possessive clinging to things is one of the most harmful habits in the Christian life. Because it is so natural, it is rarely recognized for the evil that it is. But its outworkings are tragic."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, July 17, 1956

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, [these early disciples] continued to teach and preach this message: "Jesus is the Messiah.""
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"As the Father loves the Son, in the same manner Jesus loves his people. What is that divine method? He loved him without beginning, and thus Jesus..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful."

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