Trying to reanimate this blog. But i will need some help. Anyway I dont want to dwell on the undead for too long so here we go.
The quote below is something that any Christian should keep in mind. And we must ask ourselves the following questions. How much do we actually love Christ? How committed are we to truly following him?
From "The Imitation of Christ" By Thomas Kempis. Year 1420ish:
"For a pittance men will travel a great distance, but for eternal life many will scarcely take a single step. They look ahead to puny gains and sometimes shamefully wrangle over a single penny; neither do they hesitate to wear themselves out working day and night for some foolish promise or trifling object.
But for the good that never changes, for the prize beyond all prizes, for the highest honor and the glory that never ends, men, alas, are too lazy to put forth the slightest effort. You should be ashamed, lazy and evergrumbling servant, when you see other men more eager to lose their souls than you are to gain life!(emphasis mine). They find greater joy in chasing after empty dreams than you have in pursuing the truth.
The desires of men often end in disappointment but My promises never deceive anyone. The man who trusts in Me I never send away empty. When I make a promise I keep it, and I fulfill whatever I have pledged - if only you remain faithful to My love unto the end. I reward all good men and I heartily acclaim all who are devout."
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For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.
-1 Thessalonians 2: 3-4
-1 Thessalonians 2: 3-4
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3 comments:
The behemoth has risen back to prominence. I've been thinking of posting myself, but have been too lazy. I'll throw something up tomorrow.
You caught my attention with the edgy title and used an ancient, but serious passage from Kempis to provoke me to examine myself. Well done, sir.
Okay, I lied, I didn't get to the posting tonight. I promise to have it up by Wednesday night. And it'll be about bread if I forget the topic.
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