Quotemeal: Sep. 4th, 1956

Tuesday, September 4, 1956

"Train up a fig tree in the way it should go, and when you are old sit under the shade of it."
— Charles Dickens

More Quotemeal

"Let's not drag God's standard of truth down to our level of performance."
"The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right to ask it of..."
Walter Scott
"God does not ask your ability or your inability. He asks only your availability."
"The little troubles and worries of life may be as stumbling blocks in our way, or we may make them stepping-stones to a nobler character and to Heaven. Troubles..."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Charles Dickens — "Train up a fig tree in the way it should go, and when you are old sit under the shade of it."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, September 4, 1956

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him. Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!” The world stands firm and..."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"When Jesus came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" Jesus replied, "You don't understand now what I am..."

About This Devotional

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