Quotemeal: Apr. 3rd, 2002

Wednesday, April 3, 2002

"Never, never pin your whole faith on any human being: not if he is the best and wisest in the whole world. There are lots of nice things you can do with sand; but do not try building a house on it."
— C. S. Lewis

More Quotemeal

"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love."
— Aristotle —
"This is the true nature of home - it is the place of peace; the shelter, not only from injury, but from all terror, doubt and division."
— John Ruskin —
"Does God indeed need to rest? Of course not! But did God choose to rest? Yes. Why? Because God subjected creation to a rhythm of rest and work that He revealed...."
"He is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him."
— John Piper —

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Illustration of C. S. Lewis — "Never, never pin your whole faith on any human being: not if he is the best and wisest in the whole world. There are lots of nice things you can do with sand; but do not try building a house on it."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, April 3, 2002

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Tell the world [all the wonderful things God has done to save and bless you] — sing it out!"
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"I am the Lord who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"But when you [pray and] ask [God], be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave...."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live."

About This Devotional

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