Quotemeal: May. 12th, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

"If we are to accept the teaching of Jesus at all, then the only test of the reality of a man's religion is his attitude to his fellow men. The only possible proof that a man loves God is the demonstrated fact that he loves his fellow men."
— William Barclay

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Illustration of William Barclay — "If we are to accept the teaching of Jesus at all, then the only test of the reality of a man's religion is his attitude to his fellow men. The only possible proof that a man loves God is the demonstrated fact that he loves his fellow men."

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