Quotemeal: Jul. 25th, 1962

Wednesday, July 25, 1962

"Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."
— Thomas à Kempis

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"Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone but in every leaf of springtime."
— Martin Luther —
"God often gives in one brief moment that which he has for a long time denied."
— Thomas à Kempis —
"Justice is truth in action."
— Joseph Joubert —
"Defend the Bible? I would just as soon defend a lion. Just turn the Bible loose. It will defend itself."
— Charles H. Spurgeon —

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Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, July 25, 1962

Daily Wisdom
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Leviticus 11:45
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Morning & Evening
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Evening Thought: Mark 14:14
"Jerusalem at the time of the passover was one great inn; each householder had invited his own friends, but no one had invited the Saviour, and he had...."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Sing it Out!' (Ps. 107:22)
"Tell the world [all the wonderful things God has done to save and bless you] — sing it out!"
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Joshua 24:15
"If serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.... As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."

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

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