Quotemeal: Mar. 31st, 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

"Wherever riches have increased, the essence of religion has decreased in the same proportion."
— John Wesley

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Illustration of John Wesley — "Wherever riches have increased, the essence of religion has decreased in the same proportion."

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