the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xlvi (having confidence on God when evil words are cast at us)

OF HAVING CONFIDENCE IN GOD WHEN EVIL WORDS ARE CAST AT US β€œβ€ My Son, stand fast and believe in Me. For what are words but words! They fly through the air, but they bruise no stone. If you are guilty, think how you would gladly amend yourself; if you know nothing against yourself, consider [...]

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 β€œAbove 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 3rd book: chapter II (what the truth says inwardly without noise of words)

WHAT THE TRUTH SAYS INWARDLY WITHOUT NOISE OF WORDS β€œSpeak Lord, for your servant hears, 1 Samuel 3:9. I am Your servant; O give me understanding that I may know Your testimonies, Psalms 119:125. Incline my heart unto the words of Your mouth. Let your speech distil as the dew. The children of Israel spoke [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter xxvi (exit from the old to the new)

β€œThere is an occult society that is well organized and numbers tens of thousands, if not millions of members, scattered throughout the world, and unless they can bring you into their organization and cause you to work in harmony with their selfish purposes, they will strive to thwart your every effort. They have the power, [...]