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."

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