Quotemeal: Jul. 16th, 2011

Saturday, July 16, 2011

"Outward as well as inward morality helps to form the idea of a true Christian freedom. We are right to lay stress on inwardness, but in this world there is no inwardness without an outward expression."
— Meister Eckhart

More Quotemeal

"A sacred regard to the authority of God ought to lead us to reject an error, however old, sanctioned by whatever authority, or however generally practiced."
"We must always speak of the efficacy of the ministry in such a manner that the entire praise of the work may be reserved for God alone."
John Calvin
"To holy people the very name of Jesus is a name to feed upon, a name to transport. His name can raise the dead and transfigure and beautify the living."
"We read not that Christ ever exercised force but once; and that was to drive profane ones out of his Temple, not to force them in."
John Milton

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Illustration of Meister Eckhart — "Outward as well as inward morality helps to form the idea of a true Christian freedom. We are right to lay stress on inwardness, but in this world there is no inwardness without an outward expression."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, July 16, 2011

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will praise you in the great assembly, I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"God gave Paul the power to perform unusual miracles. When handkerchiefs or aprons that had merely touched his skin were placed on sick people, they....."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!"

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