Quotemeal: Aug. 4th, 2003

Monday, August 4, 2003

"It is to no purpose to boast of Christ, if we have not an evidence of His graces in our hearts and lives. But unto whom He is the hope of future glory, unto them He is the life of present grace."
— John Owen

More Quotemeal

"God examines both rich and poor, not according to their lands and houses, but according to the riches of their hearts."
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"It may be true that he travels farthest who travels alone, but the goal thus reached is not worth reaching."
"Christ is a substitute for everything, but nothing is a substitute for Christ."

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Illustration of John Owen — "It is to no purpose to boast of Christ, if we have not an evidence of His graces in our hearts and lives. But unto whom He is the hope of future glory, unto them He is the life of present grace."

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