Quotemeal: Jul. 25th, 1958

Friday, July 25, 1958

"Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."
— Thomas à Kempis

More Quotemeal

"Hope is the word which God has written on the brow of every man."
Victor Hugo
"He is not great who is not greatly good."
"I have read Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and beautiful; but I never read in either of them: 'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden...."
"It is safe to tell the pure in heart that they shall see God, for only the pure in heart want to."
C. S. Lewis

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Illustration

Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, July 25, 1958

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"Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you."

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