Quotemeal: Mar. 30th, 1960

Wednesday, March 30, 1960

"If we seek God for our own good and profit, we are not seeking God."
— Johannes Eckhart

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Illustration of Johannes Eckhart — "If we seek God for our own good and profit, we are not seeking God."

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