Quotemeal for Monday, January 5, 2004

"The real danger of legalism is that it produces a sense of attainment that short-circuits our call to live the life of Yes thorugh Christ. Self-achievement brings a false sense of assurance that somehow we can live a pure life in our own ability. This attitude ultimately leads us to cut ourselves off from the heart of God and, in turn, to deny our true identity in Christ."

— David Edwards

More Quotemeal

"The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is."

— Patrick Morley —

"It is impossible to comfort men's hearts with the love of God when their feet are perishing with cold."

— William Booth —

"Why do so many people have struggles when it comes to prayer? ... Men and women were originally created to desire communion with God. But the effects of sin..."

— Gordon McDonald —