Quotemeal: Jul. 23rd, 1959

Thursday, July 23, 1959

"Too many of us have a Christian vocabulary rather than a Christian experience. We think we are doing our duty when we're only talking about it."
— Charles F. Banning

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"He prayed for his enemies, and you do not even pray for your friends."
— Johann Arndt —
"God is not disillusioned with us. He never had any illusions to begin with."
— Luis Palau —
"If I slip into the place that can be filled by Christ alone, making myself the first necessity to a soul instead of leading it to fasten upon Him, then I know....."
— Amy Carmichael —
"We must alter our lives in order to alter our hearts, for it is impossible to live one way and pray another."
— William Law —

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Illustration of Charles F. Banning — "Too many of us have a Christian vocabulary rather than a Christian experience. We think we are doing our duty when we're only talking about it."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, July 23, 1959

Daily Wisdom
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Psalm 40:4
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Praying with Paul
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'A Clean Mind' (Ep. 5:5)
"Dear Father, Holy God, You have warned me that I can be sure of this: that no fornicator or impure person, or one who is covetous (idolatrous!) has....."
Passion for Praise
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'He Will Redeem My Life!' (Ps. 49:15)
"But as for me, God will redeem my life. He will snatch me from the power of the grave."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'What Sorrow Awaits! (5)' (Mt. 23:25-26)
"[Jesus continued his condemnation:] "What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean....."

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