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Giggles
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 Of the danger of superfluity of words ~ Thomas a Kempis

Fly the tumult of the world as much as thou canst; for talk concerning worldly things, though it be innocently undertaken, is a hindrance, so quickly we are defiled and enthralled with vanity.

Many a time I wish that I had held my peace, and had not gone amongst men. But why do we talk and gossip so continually, seeing that we so rarely resume our silence without some hurt done to our conscience?

We like talking so much because we hope by our conversations to gain some mutual comfort, and because we seek to refresh our wearied spirits by variety of thoughts (or ease our minds over-wearied with thoughts). And we very willingly talk and think of those things which we love or desire, or else of those which we most dislike.

2. But alas! it is often to no purpose and in vain. For this outward consolation is no small hindrance to the inner comfort which cometh from God.

Therefore must we watch and pray that time pass not idly away. If it be right and desirable for thee to speak, speak things which are to edification. Evil custom and neglect of our real profit tend much to make us heedless of watching over our lips.

Nevertheless, devout conversation on spiritual things helpeth not a little to spiritual progress, most of all where those of kindred mind and spirit find their ground of fellowship in God.

[Book 1, Chapter 12, The Imitation of Christ]


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Paul

 2010/10/9 1:26Profile
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 Re: Of the danger of superfluity of words ~ Thomas a Kempis

Wow.

This little devotional has opened my eyes to some things!

QUOTE:
"We like talking so much because we hope by our conversations to gain some mutual comfort, and because we seek to refresh our wearied spirits by variety of thoughts (or ease our minds over-wearied with thoughts). And we very willingly talk and think of those things which we love or desire, or else of those which we most dislike."

I'd never thought of it that way.

Praise the Lord for His goodness!


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Ryan G.

 2010/10/9 8:51Profile
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 Re: Of the danger of superfluity of words ~ Thomas a Kempis

If any think they are religious,
and do not bridle their tongues
but deceive their hearts; their
religion is worthless.

JAMES 1 vs 26

NUFF SAID!! MORE DEEDS DONE
IN LOVE AND IN TRUTH!!


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Martin G. Smith

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