Quotemeal: Jun. 26th, 1955

Sunday, June 26, 1955

"A man who prays without ceasing, if he achieves something, knows why he achieved it, and can take no pride in it... for he cannot attribute it to his own powers, but attributes all his achievements to God, always renders thanks to him and constantly calls upon him, trembling lest he be deprived of help."
— Dorotheus of Gaza

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"For however devoted you are to God, you may be sure that he is immeasurably more devoted to you."
"Purity of heart and simplicity are of great force with Almighty God, who is in purity most singular, and of nature most simple."
"Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both."

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Illustration of Dorotheus of Gaza — "A man who prays without ceasing, if he achieves something, knows why he achieved it, and can take no pride in it... for he cannot attribute it to his own powers, but attributes all his achievements to God, always renders thanks to him and constantly calls upon him, trembling lest he be deprived of help."

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