Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 2001

Saturday, December 22, 2001

"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."
— Benjamin Franklin

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"Fall seven times, stand up eight."
"The Bible tells us to love our neighbours, and also to love our enemies; probably because they are generally the same people."
"[King] David certainly was aware that his lust for power had become a barrier to inwardness. Careers, even religious careers, may become little more than forums..."
"God gives us just enough to seek him, and never enough to fully find Him. To do more would inhibit our freedom, and our freedom is very dear to God."
Ron Hansen

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Illustration of Benjamin Franklin — "How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, December 22, 2001

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"And from the throne came a voice that said, "Praise our God, all his servants, all who fear him, from the least to the greatest.""
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"God has saved us and called us to a holy life — not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Communion with Christ is a certain cure for every ill. Whether it be the wormwood of woe, or the cloying surfeit of earthly delight, close fellowship...."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. "

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