Quotemeal: Jul. 25th, 2018

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

"Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."
— Thomas à Kempis

More Quotemeal

"There is no security on this earth; there is only opportunity."
"God delights to increase the faith of his children. We ought, instead of wanting no trials before victory, no exercise for patience, to be willing to take them...."
"Purity of heart and simplicity are of great force with Almighty God, who is in purity most singular, and of nature most simple."
"Then are we servants of God, then are we the disciples of Christ, when we do what is commanded us and because it is commanded us."
John Owen

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, July 25, 2018

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"[The Lord said,] "For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Sheba's queen was amazed at the sumptuousness of Solomon's table. She lost all heart when she saw the provision of a single day; and she marvelled..."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"But those who [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich [with a compulsive, greedy longing for wealth] fall into temptation and a trap and....."

About This Devotional

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