Quotemeal: Aug. 19th, 1966

Friday, August 19, 1966

"Contentment is not by addition but by subtraction: seeking to add a thing will not bring contentment. Instead, subtracting from your desires until you are satisfied only with Christ brings contentment."
— Jeremiah Burroughs

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"The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not, "What a lovely sermon!" but, "I will do something!""
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— William Cowper —
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Illustration of Jeremiah Burroughs — "Contentment is not by addition but by subtraction: seeking to add a thing will not bring contentment. Instead, subtracting from your desires until you are satisfied only with Christ brings contentment."

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

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