The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 6 Of Inordinate Affections How do we find peace? Many seek it. For some, it seems the more they try and capture it, the quicker it seems to run through their hands like sand. Thomas a Kempis says …
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 5 Of the Reading of the Holy Scriptures When reading the Bible, don’t try and make the words fit your beliefs. Rather, form your beliefs around the truths of the Bible. When you encounter things …
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 4 Of Prudence in Action Summary The dictionary defines prudence as the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. You can’t trust your own feelings or the words of others. Each …
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 3 Of the Knowledge of Truth Summary Cling to truth and not our feelings. Our feelings often lie to us. The verse we are learning as a family this week fits perfectly. Phil. 4:8 “Finally, …
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis Book 1 -Admonitions Profitable for the Spiritual Life Chapter 2 Of Thinking Humbly of Oneself Summary Knowledge is desirable, but what is knowledge without the fear of God? It is better to live a simple life and serve God than have all education and …
