"[King] David certainly was aware that his lust for power had become a barrier to inwardness. Careers, even religious careers, may become little more than forums for our own advancement. But how are we to deal with such ambition? Our longing after Christ must exceed our need for status in the world."
— Calvin Miller
More Quotemeal
"One must always maintain one's connection to the past and yet ceaselessly pull away from it."
"[Christians], at their best, know that often they don't know. They do not have all the answers. They do not have God in their pocket. We cannot answer every..."
"Every believer understands that to know God is the highest and best form of knowledge; and this spiritual knowledge is a source of strength to the..."
"This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it ā the LORD is his name: Call to me, and I will answer you and tell...."
"Faithfully obey all these commands Iām giving you. Love the Lord your God, follow all his directions, and be loyal to him. Then the Lord will force..."
About This Devotional
Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
![Illustration of Calvin Miller — "[King] David certainly was aware that his lust for power had become a barrier to inwardness. Careers, even religious careers, may become little more than forums for our own advancement. But how are we to deal with such ambition? Our longing after Christ must exceed our need for status in the world."](https://img.heartlight.org/overlazy/creations/2637.jpg "Illustration of Calvin Miller — \"[King] David certainly was aware that his lust for power had become a barrier to inwardness. Careers, even religious careers, may become little more than forums for our own advancement. But how are we to deal with such ambition? Our longing after Christ must exceed our need for status in the world.\"")
Bible: Browse OT/NT Books
Comments
Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment