the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxi (that we must rest in God above all goods and gifts)

THAT WE MUST REST IN GOD ABOVE ALL GOODS AND GIFTS “Above all things and in all things, you shall rest always in the Lord, O my soul, for he himself is the eternal rest of the saints. Grant me, most sweet and loving Jesus, to rest in You above every creature, above all health [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xiv and xv (avoiding rash judgment; works of charity)

ON AVOIDING RASH JUDGMENT “Look well unto yourself and beware that you judge not the doings of others. In judging others, a man labours in vain; he often errs and easily falls into sin; but in judging and examining himself, he always labours to good purpose. According as a matter touches our fancy, so oftentimes [...]