Quotemeal: May. 12th, 2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

"What is it to serve God and to do His will? Nothing else than to show mercy to our neighbor. For it is our neighbor who needs our service; God in heaven needs it not."
— Martin Luther

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Illustration of Martin Luther — "What is it to serve God and to do His will? Nothing else than to show mercy to our neighbor. For it is our neighbor who needs our service; God in heaven needs it not."

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