Quotemeal: Aug. 19th, 2010

Thursday, August 19, 2010

"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

More Quotemeal

"God is never too late, nor too early, but just on time."
"Goodness is the only investment that never fails."
"Don't tell them that Jesus loves them until you're ready to love them."
"You'll never realize Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you've got."

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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.