Today’s post is an interpretation of the third chapter of the most popular devotional book in the history of Christianity, The Imitation of Christ. It was written by a monk (or possibly several monks) in the 15th century named Thomas a Kempis.You can view the first post in this series here.
Chapter Three – Living With The Living Truth
What good is it to spend time debating things that haven’t been revealed by God and don’t affect God’s judgment of our lives? How foolish it is to give in to idle curiosity, and neglect what is essential and edifying in scripture.
When the Word of God speaks to us we don’t need to ask endless questions. As we come to see that all truth is one in Him this gives us strength and peace. All truth comes from the Living Word and all truth speaks of him.
“God, you are the truth, make me one with you in love. Sometimes I get weary of all the reading and listening. I only want you. Let every other voice be silent so you are the only one I hear.”
The more we collect ourselves in simplicity the more we can understand deeper truth. It is not laborious to know this truth because it flows from God. If our heart is holy, humble, and focused on God then we won’t be distracted from God’s profound truth.
The more we collect ourselves in simplicity the more we can understand deeper truth.
The devout Christian plans their days wisely so as not to give room to sinful desires. Their life is controlled by godly reason. This is a difficult battle, but we should be on a crusade to master our self so we can become complete in Christ.
In this life we can’t be perfect and know everything. But even a moderate knowledge of ourself is a better path to God than all human academics. We don’t reject studies but holiness and integrity do more to bring us close to God. Many Christians prefer human knowledge to a transformed life and so they bear little fruit.
