Quotemeal: May. 8th, 2008

Thursday, May 8, 2008

"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 the world, which is transitory."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"A godly man is a praying man."
"Every person born in this world represents something new, something that never existed before, something original and unique."
Martin Buber
"Forgiveness is the well from which we draw the water to wash others' feet."
D. Siler
"Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "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 the world, which is transitory."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, May 8, 2008

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Where lies the secret strength of faith? It lies in the food it feeds on; for faith studies what the promise is-an emanation of divine grace, an..."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the..."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"And [the people in Nazareth] were deeply offended and refused to believe in [Jesus]. Then Jesus told them, "A prophet is honored everywhere except..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God's presence. Let them be filled with joy."

About This Devotional

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