Quotemeal: May. 23rd, 2015

Saturday, May 23, 2015

"To make the improving of our own character our central aim is hardly the highest kind of goodness. True goodness forgets itself and goes out to do the right thing for no other reason than that it is right."
— Lesslie Newbigin

More Quotemeal

"All earthly delights are but "streams." But God is the ocean."
"For the power Thou hast given me to lay hold of things unseen: For the strong sense I have that this is not my home: For my restless heart which nothing finite..."
— John Baillie —
"It may be true that he travels farthest who travels alone, but the goal thus reached is not worth reaching."
"Pray, and let God worry."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Lesslie Newbigin — "To make the improving of our own character our central aim is hardly the highest kind of goodness. True goodness forgets itself and goes out to do the right thing for no other reason than that it is right."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, May 23, 2015

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory. Help me grasp something of your glory as I compare my experience to the great power....."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"In your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!"
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my..."

About This Devotional

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