the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter III (how all the words of God are to be heard with humility; and how many consider them not)

HOW ALL THE WORDS OF GOD ARE TO BE HEARD WITH HUMILITY; AND HOW MANY CONSIDER THEM NOT “” My Son, hear My words, for My words are most sweet, surpassing all the knowledge of the philosophers and wise men of this world. My words are spirit, and they are life, John 6:63, and are [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter xxii (exit from the old to the new)

“What has been said in this chapter is preparatory to placing you in the hands of the Father, where you will have no more absolute need that will not be supplied by the Spirit; but remember that supply may often come to you through physical means, or through the mentality of other persons. But you [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter xxii (exit from the old to the new)

“The difference between the manifestation of the angels of God that are sent to his people, and the manifestation of the spirits of darkness that come to the spiritualistic medium is very marked. The spirits of darkness demand absolute obedience, they demand the surrender of your highest intellect, of your mental conclusions; they demand absolute [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter xi (the elohim)

“In the second chapter of Genesis begins the use of the name Yahveh, frequently in connection with that of the Elohim – Yahveh Elohim. In the consideration of the name Yahveh, we have tried to present it as the embodiment of the idea of the Universal Spirit, the Mind and Will, which is the source [...]