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Do not be proud of an ability or talent, lest you displease God who is the source of all your natural qualities and talents.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
If you wish to receive profit, read with humility, simplicity, and faith, and do not seek to be known as learned.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
It is important to examine and regulate both our exterior and interior because they are both necessary for our advancement.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Obedience and subjection
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Do not become puffed up, nor overjoyed, nor vainly presumptuous, but become more humble in this gift. Also be more cautious and fearful in all you do, because this hour will pass away and temptation will follow.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
One is not as prudent as he should be if he lets himself rejoice while forgetting his former poverty, or the fear of God that he might lose the grace he has gained. Neither does one exhibit much virtue if in some trial or affliction he gives up hope and shows less confidence in me than he should.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
Chapter 2 Humble submission
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
- If every year we rooted out one vice, we would soon be perfect.
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
You will always be unhappy wherever you are unless you turn toward God.