the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter ix (that all things are to be referred to God as the final end)

THAT ALL THINGS ARE TO BE REFERRED TO GOD, AS THE FINAL END “” My Son, I must be your Supreme and final end, if you desire to be truly happy. Out of such purpose your affection shall be purified, which too often is sinfully bent upon itself and upon created things. For if you [...]