Timeless spiritual reflections on humility, inner peace, quiet prayer, and living in union with Christ.
'He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life,' saith the Lord. By these words Christ counsels us to imitate His life and character if we desire true illumination and freedom from blindness of heart.
Every person naturally desireth knowledge; but what doth knowledge avail without the reverence of God? Better truly is a humble soul that serveth God than a proud philosopher who neglecteth his own spirit.
Happy is the soul whom Truth itself teacheth, not by fleeting words or figures, but as it truly is. Our opinions and senses often deceive us and comprehend but little.
We must not believe every word nor follow every impulse, but weigh matters cautiously and patiently according to the wisdom of God.
Truth and comfort are to be sought in Holy Scripture, not eloquence of speech. All Scripture should be read with the same spirit of reverence and humility in which it was written.
Whensoever a person desireth anything inordinately, he becometh immediately disquieted within himself. The proud and covetous never have rest, but the humble and poor in spirit dwell in abundance of peace.
Seek a convenient time for quietness and think often upon the goodness of God. Leave curious questions and read those things that move the heart to tenderness rather than those that only occupy the intellect.
First keep peace in thyself, and then shalt thou be able to bring peace to others. A peaceful soul doth more good than a learned person who is troubled.