Me:  You are doing great with the climbing!

Prodigal:  Thanks, the company is good company and it helps.

Me:  I will continue with my thoughts then.

 

This is from the book The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis

 

Every man naturally desireth to know; but what availeth knowledge without the fear of God?  Better, surely, is an humble rustic that serveth God, than a proud philosopher that, neglecting himself, studieth the course of the heavens.  Whoso knoweth himself well, groweth mean in his own conceit, and delighteth not in the praises of men.  If I understood all things in the world, and were not in charity, what would that hep me in the sight of God, who will judge me according to my deeds?

Cease from an inordinate desire of knowing, for therein is found much distraction and deceit.  The learned are well pleased to seem so to others, and to be accounted wise.  There be many things, which to know doth little or nothing profit the soul:  and he is very unwise, who is intent upon anythings save those which avail for his salvation.  Many words do not satisfy the soul; but a good life comforteth the mind, and a pure conscience giveth great confidence towards God.

 

Faith is needed at this time.  Faith comes from the spirit and not the mind.  Faith will be your foundation and not your knowledge.

 

But he knoweth the way that I take:  when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Job 23:10

 

Jennifer Van Allen

www.theprodigalpig.com

www.faithincounseling.org