the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xliii (against vain and worldly knowledge)

AGAINST VAIN AND WORLDLY KNOWLEDGE “” My Son, let not the fair and subtle sayings of men move you. For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power, (1 Corinthians 4:20). Give ear to My words, for they kindle the heart and enlighten the mind, they bring contrition, and they supply manifold [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter IV (how we must walk in truth and humility before God)

HOW WE MUST WALK IN TRUTH AND HUMILITY BEFORE GOD “My Son, walk before Me in truth, and in the simplicity of your heart seek Me continually. He who walks before Me in the truth, shall be safe from evil assaults, and the truth shall deliver him from the wiles and slanders of the wicked. [...]