Quotemeal: Dec. 12th, 2023

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

"When purity is reduced to legalism, our hearts are no longer free; they are focused more on maintaining rituals and customs than on living out a genuine character change."
— David Edwards

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Illustration of David Edwards — "When purity is reduced to legalism, our hearts are no longer free; they are focused more on maintaining rituals and customs than on living out a genuine character change."

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