Quotemeal: Aug. 7th, 1959

Friday, August 7, 1959

"Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."
— Richard S. Emrich

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Illustration of Richard S. Emrich — "Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, August 7, 1959

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his very soul?"
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, almighty God, "Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant? If I must boast, I will boast of the things...."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Every sifting comes by divine command and permission. Satan must ask leave before he can lay a finger upon Job. Nay, more, in some sense our siftings...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right..."

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