The Imitation of Christ - No. 5 The Imitation of Christ (De imitatione Christi) By Thomas à Kempis The 1st Book: Thoughts helpful in the life of the soul The 5th Chapter: Reading the Holy Scripture (…More
The Imitation of Christ - No. 5
The Imitation of Christ
(De imitatione Christi)
By Thomas à Kempis
The 1st Book:
Thoughts helpful in the life of the soul
The 5th Chapter:
Reading the Holy Scripture
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The Imitation of Christ
(De imitatione Christi)
By Thomas à Kempis
The 1st Book:
Thoughts helpful in the life of the soul
The 5th Chapter:
Reading the Holy Scripture
(Extracts from the chapter)
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"Thomas à Kempis"
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The complete fifth chapter:
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Reading the Holy Scripture
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TRUTH, not eloquence, is to be sought in reading the Holy Scriptures; and every part must be read in the spirit in which it was written. For in the Scriptures we ought to seek profit rather than polished diction.
Likewise we ought to read simple and devout books as willingly as learned and profound ones …More
The complete fifth chapter:
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Reading the Holy Scripture
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TRUTH, not eloquence, is to be sought in reading the Holy Scriptures; and every part must be read in the spirit in which it was written. For in the Scriptures we ought to seek profit rather than polished diction.
Likewise we ought to read simple and devout books as willingly as learned and profound ones. We ought not to be swayed by the authority of the writer, whether he be a great literary light or an insignificant person, but by the love of simple truth. We ought not to ask who is speaking, but mark what is said. Men pass away, but the truth of the Lord remains forever. God speaks to us in many ways without regard for persons.
Our curiosity often impedes our reading of the Scriptures, when we wish to understand and mull over what we ought simply to read and pass by.
If you would profit from it, therefore, read with humility, simplicity, and faith, and never seek a reputation for being learned. Seek willingly and listen attentively to the words of the saints; do not be displeased with the sayings of the ancients, for they were not made without purpose.
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Reading the Holy Scripture
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TRUTH, not eloquence, is to be sought in reading the Holy Scriptures; and every part must be read in the spirit in which it was written. For in the Scriptures we ought to seek profit rather than polished diction.
Likewise we ought to read simple and devout books as willingly as learned and profound ones. We ought not to be swayed by the authority of the writer, whether he be a great literary light or an insignificant person, but by the love of simple truth. We ought not to ask who is speaking, but mark what is said. Men pass away, but the truth of the Lord remains forever. God speaks to us in many ways without regard for persons.
Our curiosity often impedes our reading of the Scriptures, when we wish to understand and mull over what we ought simply to read and pass by.
If you would profit from it, therefore, read with humility, simplicity, and faith, and never seek a reputation for being learned. Seek willingly and listen attentively to the words of the saints; do not be displeased with the sayings of the ancients, for they were not made without purpose.