Quotemeal: Aug. 10th, 1959

Monday, August 10, 1959

"Other sins find their vent in the accomplishment of evil deeds, whereas pride lies in wait for good deeds, to destroy them."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"We must let go of the life we planned in order to accept the life that is waiting for us."
"Every act of kindness and compassion done by any man for his fellow Christian is done by Christ working within him."
"Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand."
"Even when we cannot see the why and wherefore of God's dealings, we know that there is love in and behind them, and so we can rejoice always."
J. I. Packer

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Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "Other sins find their vent in the accomplishment of evil deeds, whereas pride lies in wait for good deeds, to destroy them."

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