Spiritual Learning – Imitation Of Christ Chapter Five
When we read scripture we should focus on the purpose of the passage, not on ideas for irrelevant debates. We should look for truth and edification. Pointless curiosity often blocks us from gaining from scripture. We stop and ruminate over something that doesn’t really matter instead of moving on to something that does matter.
We should read books that are simple and godly as well as some that are deep and challenging. God speaks through many kinds of people; it shouldn’t matter if an author is educated or uneducated. We shouldn’t gravitate to an author’s reputation but rather to the truth that they write.
We shouldn’t gravitate to an author’s reputation but rather to the truth that they write.
Don’t read to build a reputation for yourself, rather read with humility. And when you find someone who is mature ask them many questions. Then humbly accept their words. Don’t ignore their hard sayings, there is a purpose to them.
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Today’s post is an interpretation of the fifth 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 all the posts in this series by selecting “Imitation of Christ” in the categories listing.
