Quotemeal: Jul. 2nd, 1959

Thursday, July 2, 1959

"Christianity does not consist in any partial amendment of our lives, any particular moral virtues, but in an entire change of our natural temper, a life wholly devoted to God."
— William Law

More Quotemeal

"Christ demands that the driving force in your life must be love. All other things, although important, are secondary. Love is the sign of true discipleship."
"The serene beauty of a holy life is the most powerful influence in the world next to the power of God."
"[King] David certainly was aware that his lust for power had become a barrier to inwardness. Careers, even religious careers, may become little more than forums..."
"Gratitude is the most fruitful way of deepening your consciousness that you are not an "accident," but a divine choice."
— Henri Nouwen —

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Illustration of William Law — "Christianity does not consist in any partial amendment of our lives, any particular moral virtues, but in an entire change of our natural temper, a life wholly devoted to God."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, July 2, 1959

A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"He said with a loud voice, "Fear God [with awe and reverence], and give Him glory [and honor and praise in worship], because the hour of His judgment...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Lift high your praises when the people assemble, shout Hallelujah when the elders meet!"
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"The commander brought Paul inside and ordered him lashed with whips to make him confess his crime. He wanted to find out why the crowd had become so...."

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