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

"The repetition of small efforts will accomplish more than the occasional use of great talents."
"Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it."
William Penn
"I have been tortured with longing to believe ... and the yearning grows stronger the more cogent the intellectual difficulties stand in the way."
"Not until we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God's holiness and sovereignty...acknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own..."
J. I. Packer

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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

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, ..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will shout for joy and sing your praises, for you have ransomed me."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"If we would rightly "acquaint ourselves with God, and be at peace," we must know him as he has revealed himself, not only in the unity of his essence...."

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