Quotemeal: Jul. 28th, 1957

Sunday, July 28, 1957

"Much of our difficulty as seeking Christians stems from our unwillingness to take God as He is and adjust our lives accordingly. We insist upon trying to modify Him and bring Him nearer to our own image."
— A. W. Tozer

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Illustration of A. W. Tozer — "Much of our difficulty as seeking Christians stems from our unwillingness to take God as He is and adjust our lives accordingly. We insist upon trying to modify Him and bring Him nearer to our own image."

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