Quotemeal: Mar. 30th, 2008

Sunday, March 30, 2008

"If we seek God for our own good and profit, we are not seeking God."
— Johannes Eckhart

More Quotemeal

"Through a tree we were made debtors to God; so through a tree we have our debt canceled."
Irenaeus
"We can love the world, or love God. If we love the world, there will be no room in our heart for the love of God. We cannot love both God, who is eternal, and...."
"And I smiled to think God's greatness flowed round our incompleteness ..."
"If we would talk less and pray more about them, things would be better than they are in the world: at least, we should be better enabled to bear them."
John Owen

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Johannes Eckhart — "If we seek God for our own good and profit, we are not seeking God."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, March 30, 2008

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the earth and all living things join in. Let the rivers clap their hands in glee! Let the hills..."
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Beloved, What's with all those somber faces among those who claim to follow Me? Yes, seriousness is demanded at certain times. Yes, My call for...."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[Stephen moved from reviewing Jewish history in response to the accusation against him to challenging his accusers by saying,] "You stubborn people!....."

About This Devotional

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