CQOD: 08/25/06 -- Thomas à Kempis: temporal vs. eternal

Christian Quotation of the Day

August 25, 2006

Commemoration of John Owen, spiritual writer, 1683

Meditation:
    Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
    -- Matthew 19:21-22 (ESV)

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Quotation:
    For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step.
    ... Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471), Of the Imitation of Christ, III.iii.

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Quiet time reflection:
    Lord, admonish my lethargy. Grant that I may be energetic on the causes of the Kingdom.

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