the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter x (gratitude for the Grace of God)

OF GRATITUDE FOR THE GRACE OF GOD โ€œWhy seek you rest when you are born to labour? Prepare yourself for patience more than for comforts, and for bearing the cross more than for joy. For who among the men of this world would not gladly receive consolation and spiritual joy if he might always have [...]

The imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xxiv (the judgment and punishment of the wicked)

OF THE JUDGMENT AND PUNISHMENT OF THE WICKED โ€œBe you anxious now and sorrowful for your sins, that in the day of judgment you may have boldness with the blessed. For then shall the righteous man stand in great boldness before the face of such as have afflicted him and made no account of his [...]

The imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xxiv (the judgment and punishment of the wicked)

OF THE JUDGMENT AND PUNISHMENT OF THE WICKED โ€œIn all that you do, remember the end, and how you will stand before a strict judge, from whom nothing is hid, who is not bribed with gifts, nor accepts excuses, but will judge righteous judgment. O most miserable and foolish sinner, who are sometimes in fear [...]