Quotemeal: Mar. 30th, 2004

Tuesday, March 30, 2004

"If we seek God for our own good and profit, we are not seeking God."
— Johannes Eckhart

More Quotemeal

"Peace is to be found in the acceptance of things we are unable to change."
"Most Christians are being crucified on a cross between two thieves: Yesterday's regret and tomorrow's worries."
"If indeed there had been anything better and more profitable to the health of men than to suffer, Christ would surely have shown it by word and example."
"Truth indeed rather alleviates than hurts, and will always bear up against falsehood, as oil does above water."

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Illustration of Johannes Eckhart — "If we seek God for our own good and profit, we are not seeking God."

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