"A good and devout man arranges in his mind the things he has to do, not according to the whims of evil inclination but according to the dictates of right reason. Who is forced to struggle more than he who tries to master himself? This ought to be our purpose, then: to conquer self, to become stronger each day, to advance in virtue." - from "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas A Kempis
My pastor recommended that I read The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis. It was written sometime around 1400 AD. So far, it is one of the most thought-provoking devotionals that I have ever read. I'm taking a slow, meditative approach to reading it, and I am really enjoying it. I try to read a section each day and then meditate on it. That's meditate, as in think deeply about, not "ooohhmmmm" meditate. I thought that I'd share some of it with you as I go.
Enjoy! and God Bless
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