the imitation of christ, the 1st book: chapters vii and viii (fleeing from vain hope and pride; the danger of too much familiarity)

OF FLEEING FROM VAIN HOPE AND PRIDE: β€œVain is the life of that man who puts his trust in men or in any created thing. Be not ashamed to be the servant of others for the love of Jesus Christ, and to be reckoned poor in this life. Rest not upon thyself but build thy [...]

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

OF THE READING OF HOLY SCRIPTURES: β€œIt 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 [...]