from The Imitation of Christ
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| (By Grace Carol Bomer from the Bending to Love series) |
MY CHILD, do not be curious. Do not trouble yourself with
idle cares. What matters this or that to you? Follow Me. What is it to you if a
man is such and such, if another does or says this or that? You will not have
to answer for others, but you will have to give an account of yourself. Why,
then, do you meddle in their affairs?
Behold, I know all men. I see everything that is done under
the sun, and I know how matters stand with each—what is in his mind and what in
his heart and the end to which his intention is directed. Commit all things to
Me, therefore, and keep yourself in good peace. Let him who is disturbed be as
restless as he will. Whatever he has said or done will fall upon himself, for
he cannot deceive Me.
Do not be anxious for the shadow of a great name, for the
close friendship of many, or for the particular affection of men. These things
cause distraction and cast great darkness about the heart. I would willingly
speak My word and reveal My secrets to you, if you would watch diligently for
My coming and open your heart to Me. Be prudent, then. Watch in prayer, and in
all things humble yourself.
~Thomas à Kempis
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