Quotemeal: Jan. 5th, 2024

Friday, January 5, 2024

"The real danger of legalism is that it produces a sense of attainment that short-circuits our call to live the life of Yes thorugh Christ. Self-achievement brings a false sense of assurance that somehow we can live a pure life in our own ability. This attitude ultimately leads us to cut ourselves off from the heart of God and, in turn, to deny our true identity in Christ."
— David Edwards

More Quotemeal

"Faith is the conviction that God knows more than we do about this life and He will get us through it."
Max Lucado
"For the power Thou hast given me to lay hold of things unseen: For the strong sense I have that this is not my home: For my restless heart which nothing finite..."
John Baillie
"Study always to have Joy, for it befits not the servant of God to show before his brother or another sadness or a troubled face."
"And what kind of habitation pleases God? What must our natures be like before he can feel at home within us? He asks nothing but a pure heart and a single mind...."
A. W. Tozer

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of David Edwards — "The real danger of legalism is that it produces a sense of attainment that short-circuits our call to live the life of Yes thorugh Christ. Self-achievement brings a false sense of assurance that somehow we can live a pure life in our own ability. This attitude ultimately leads us to cut ourselves off from the heart of God and, in turn, to deny our true identity in Christ."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, January 5, 2024

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, give me love! May I one day possess fully all the qualities of love, as did your son, Jesus, the Messiah! May I be patient and kind, not..."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your..."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"[The disciples] had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but he called..."

About This Devotional

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