Quotemeal: Jul. 23rd, 1959

Thursday, July 23, 1959

"Too many of us have a Christian vocabulary rather than a Christian experience. We think we are doing our duty when we're only talking about it."
— Charles F. Banning

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"The steady discipline of intimate friendship with Jesus results in men becoming like Him."
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— George MacDonald —
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Illustration of Charles F. Banning — "Too many of us have a Christian vocabulary rather than a Christian experience. We think we are doing our duty when we're only talking about it."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, July 23, 1959

Today's Verse
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Zephaniah 3:17
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God's Holy Fire
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'Boldness!' (Ac. 4:31)
"After [the disciples'] prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness."
What Jesus Did!
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'New Life from the Spirit' (Jn. 6:63-66)
"[Jesus said,] "The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life...."
Daily Wisdom
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Proverbs 16:19
"Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud."

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