A Devotion from A.W. Tozer

Indeed it may be truthfully said that everything of lasting value in the Christian life is unseen

and eternal. Things seen are of little real significance in the light of God’s presence. He pays

small attention to the beauty of a woman or the strength of a man. With Him the heart is all

that matters. The rest of the life comes into notice only because it represents the dwelling place

of the inner eternal being.

The solution to life’s problems is spiritual because the essence of life is spiritual. It is

astonishing how many difficulties clear up without any effort when the inner life gets

straightened out.

If half the time we spend trying to fix up outward things were spent in getting our hearts

right, we would be delighted with the result.

Christ will not dwell in our hearts, if we fill our hearts with things which He

hates.… To do wilfully and knowingly what God hates, destroys faith, and hope,

and love.

Hope Church