Quotemeal: Jan. 5th, 2008

Saturday, January 5, 2008

"The real danger of legalism is that it produces a sense of attainment that short-circuits our call to live the life of Yes thorugh Christ. Self-achievement brings a false sense of assurance that somehow we can live a pure life in our own ability. This attitude ultimately leads us to cut ourselves off from the heart of God and, in turn, to deny our true identity in Christ."
— David Edwards

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"We cannot bear sin - when it is near us, we feel like a wretch chained to a rotting carcass; we groan to be free of the hateful thing."
— Charles H. Spurgeon —
"We shall rest and we shall see, we shall see and we shall love, we shall love and we shall pray, in the end which is no end."
— St. Augustine of Hippo —
"To the good man to die is gain. The foolish fear death as the greatest of evils, the wise desire it as a rest after labors and the end of ills."
— St. Ambrose —
"Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude."
— Martin Luther King, Jr. —

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Illustration of David Edwards — "The real danger of legalism is that it produces a sense of attainment that short-circuits our call to live the life of Yes thorugh Christ. Self-achievement brings a false sense of assurance that somehow we can live a pure life in our own ability. This attitude ultimately leads us to cut ourselves off from the heart of God and, in turn, to deny our true identity in Christ."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, January 5, 2008

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'No Presumption' (Ro. 2:1-7)
"Dear Father, holy and righteous judge, Help me not to condemn myself by passing judgment on someone else when I may be doing the same or similar..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'All Day Long' (Ps. 44:8)
"O God, we give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Mystery' (Acts 1:7-11)
"[Jesus] replied, "The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times [for restoration of the Kingdom], and they are not for you to know....."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Genesis 1:27
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."

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

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