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  AVOIDING CURIOUS INQUIRY ABOUT THE LIVES OF OTHERS
  by Thomas a Kempis
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Summary: Thomas a Kempis encourages listeners to avoid being curious
about the lives of others and instead focus on following Christ and
seeking peace.

Topics: "Spiritual Humility", "Trusting God"
Scripture References: Psalm 139:1, Proverbs 3:5, John 21:22, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6

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Thomas a Kempis preaches about the importance of focusing on following
Christ rather than being curious about others or seeking the approval of
men. He emphasizes the need to commit all things to God, trusting Him to
know and handle all matters. Kempis encourages humility, prayerfulness,
and openness to God's word and secrets.

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CONTENT
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THE VOICE OF CHRIST

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.

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