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

"What soap is to the body, tears are for the soul."

— Jewish Proverb —

"The Spirit breathes upon the Word,|And brings the truth to sight."

— William Cowper —

"We can never hear the warning often enough. The tongue may be small, but oh so deadly when not under the sanctifying grace of God."

— Lin Pearson —

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have....."

— Leo Buscaglia —