Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 1957

Sunday, December 22, 1957

"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."
— Benjamin Franklin

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Illustration of Benjamin Franklin — "How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, December 22, 1957

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'The Glory of God' (Ep. 1:20-22)
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Unstoppable!
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'An Ephesian-Styled Riot' (Acts 21:30-32)
"The whole city [of Jerusalem] was rocked by these accusations [that Paul had taken a Gentile into the Temple], and a great riot followed. Paul was..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'In Your Great Mercy!' (Nehamiah 9:31)
"In your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!"
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Hating the Father' (Jn. 15:21-25)
"[Jesus continued, "The world will hate and persecute] you because of me, for they have rejected the one who sent me. They would not be guilty if I had..."

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