Quotemeal: Dec. 7th, 1949

Wednesday, December 7, 1949

"A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God."
— Leonard Ravenhill

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"Let's not drag God's standard of truth down to our level of performance."
"Since He hath looked upon me my heart is not my own. He hath run away to heaven with it."
"We must always speak of the efficacy of the ministry in such a manner that the entire praise of the work may be reserved for God alone."
John Calvin
"Then are we servants of God, then are we the disciples of Christ, when we do what is commanded us and because it is commanded us."
John Owen

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Illustration of Leonard Ravenhill — "A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, December 7, 1949

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.