Quotemeal: Jul. 25th, 2002

Thursday, July 25, 2002

"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

More Quotemeal

"A life in thankfulness releases the glory of God."
"Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength."
"We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed."
"We are called to stand on the Promises, not to merely sit on the premises."

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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."

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