Quotemeal: Apr. 4th, 1960

Monday, April 4, 1960

"It is not the business of the church to adapt Christ to men, but men to Christ."
— Dorothy Sayers

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"We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts."
— A. W. Tozer —
"The essence of chastity is not the suppression of lust, but the total orientation of one's life towards a goal."
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer —
"The Church on earth is a cross-eyed church, with one eye on God in His heavenly benediction, and one eye on the needy world of men."
— David Head —
"I have read Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and beautiful; but I never read in either of them: 'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden...."
— St. Augustine of Hippo —

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Illustration of Dorothy Sayers — "It is not the business of the church to adapt Christ to men, but men to Christ."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, April 4, 1960

What Jesus Did!
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'Timing Is Everything' (Jn. 2:3-4)
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Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 4:25-26
"Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm."
God's Holy Fire
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'Wait for the Promise' (Lk. 24:48-49)
"[Jesus said,] "You're the first to hear and see [the fulfillment of the prophecies about the Messiah]. You're the witnesses. What comes next is very important:...."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Christ Living in Me' (Ro. 8:9-15)
"Dear Father, who indwells me, Show me that I do not really live in the flesh, since your Spirit really dwells in me, else I would not belong to you....."

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

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