Category: Imitation of Christ

From The Imitation of Christ – Chapter 7. The one who trusts in people or things instead of God is wasting their life. And don’t rely on yourself but rely on God. Don’t trust in your education or the abilities of people. Instead, trust in God who opposes the proud; God blesses the humble. Don’t boost your image with your wealth or important friends. Instead, give thanks to God, who is the source of all good things. He is the great giver and even gave himself for us. Don’t think you are wonderful because of your strength or beauty; it only takes one illness or accident to lose them. Don’t be arrogant about your abilities; God is not happy when we take credit for our blessings. He blesses the humble. Don’t think of yourself as better than others or God will think worse of you. Don’t be proud about your Continue Reading →

Imitation of Christ – Chapter Six. Harmful Desires. When someone has exorbitant love for something other than God or people it makes them restless. Harmful desires and attachments make someone weak when temptation comes. This carnal person has not died to self and their harmful desires and attachments. Their spirit is weak and they keep looking for worldly pleasure. When they deprive themself of the objects of their harmful desires they become sad and irritable. And when they give in to these unhealthy affections they feel guilty. They also realize they aren’t truly satisfied and didn’t find peace. These harmful desires and attachments keep one from becoming like Christ. Many believers don’t grow because they have so much love for things or themselves. Some of these are fine in moderation, but their hearts are so attached that they prevent them from fully loving God. They wonder why they don’t feel Continue Reading →