Quotemeal: May. 8th, 1948

Saturday, May 8, 1948

"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

"The Bible knows nothing of solitary religion."
— John Wesley —
"Nails were not enough to hold God-and-man nailed and fastened on the Cross, had not love held Him there."
— Catherine of Siena —
"God does not give us everything we want, but He does fulfill all His promises . . . leading us along the best and straightest paths to Himself."
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer —
"A gem cannot be polished without friction; the child of God cannot be perfected without adversity."
— Author Unknown —

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 Saturday, May 8, 1948

Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Peter and Paul, Jews and Gentiles: Everyone Should Receive Grace!'
"God gave Paul the power to perform unusual miracles. When handkerchiefs or aprons that had merely touched his skin were placed on sick people, they....."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Don't Break His Heart' (Ep. 4:30)
"Don't grieve God. Don't break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don't..."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Beyond 'a Rock and a Hard Place''
"Dear Disciple, Nearly every one of My leaders through the ages has been stuck between a rock and a hard place. I'm talking about being in a situation..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Not Enough?' (Mt. 20:10-12)
"[Jesus continued his parable about the Kingdom of Heaven being like workers hired at different times during the day:] "When those hired first came to...."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal