Quotemeal: Jul. 12th, 1960

Tuesday, July 12, 1960

"It is our nature's law that makes a man set higher value on the things he has not got than upon those he has, so that he loathes his actual possessions in longing for the things that are not his."
— Bernard of Clairvaux

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D.L. Moody
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John Calvin
"Forgiveness is the fragrance that a flower leaves upon the heel that crushes it."

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Illustration of Bernard of Clairvaux — "It is our nature's law that makes a man set higher value on the things he has not got than upon those he has, so that he loathes his actual possessions in longing for the things that are not his."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, July 12, 1960

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign Lord rescues us from death."

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