the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxv (wherein firm peace of heart and true profit consist)

WHEREIN FIRM PEACE OF HEART AND TRUE PROFIT CONSIST “My Son, I have said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you, not as the world gives, give I unto you.”, (John 14:27). All men desire peace, but all do not care for the things which belong unto true peace. My peace [...]

the imitation of christ, the 1st book: chapters v and vi (the reading of holy scriptures; inordinate affections)

OF THE READING OF HOLY SCRIPTURES: “It is Truth which we must look for in Holy Writ, not cunning of words. All Scripture ought to be read in the spirit in which it was written. We must rather seek for what is profitable in Scripture, than for what ministers to subtlety in discourse. Therefore, we [...]