Quotemeal: Aug. 5th, 1949

Friday, August 5, 1949

"Unless we know the difference between flowers and weeds, we are not fit to take care of a garden. It is not enough to have truth planted in our minds. We must learn and labor to keep the ground clear of thorns and briars, follies and perversities, which have a wicked propensity to choke the word of life."
— Clyde Francis Lytle

More Quotemeal

"The man who refuses to forgive destroys the bridge over which he himself must cross."
— John Iverson —
"If any man should ask me what is the first, second, and third part of being a Christian, I must answer "Action!""
— Thomas Brooks —
"Wherever there is any element of pride or of conceit, Jesus cannot expound a thing. He will take us through the disappointment of a wounded pride of intellect,...."
— Oswald Chambers —
"The point of having an open mind, like having an open mouth, is to close it on something solid."
— G. K. Chesterton —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Clyde Francis Lytle — "Unless we know the difference between flowers and weeds, we are not fit to take care of a garden. It is not enough to have truth planted in our minds. We must learn and labor to keep the ground clear of thorns and briars, follies and perversities, which have a wicked propensity to choke the word of life."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, August 5, 1949

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 16:13
"Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Giver of Life, Grower of Grace' (1 Co. 3:8-9)
"Dear Father, growth-giving God, Both the planter and the waterer are equal and shall receive their wages according to their labor. But you give life!..."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'The Power and Importance of Delegation'
"[The Twelve said,] "And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'God Call Us all to Be Fishers of Men'
"Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’ And they left their nets at once and followed him."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal