IC.07-The Imitation of Christ, 7—Futile Hope

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/ic-07-the-imitation-of-christ-7/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Scriptures</strong>:<br />* 2 Cor 4:18<br />* Romans 12:3,16<br />* James 4:6<br />* John 15:4<br />* 1 Cor 4:7<br />* Matt 11:7<br />* Isa 40:6.</p><p><strong>Practicals</strong>:</p><ul><li>Be willing to take on thankless or dirty tasks.</li><li>Don't be arrogant because of the education you have been privileged to receive.</li><li>Older people (especially), let's not take pride in our wealth or possessions or financial security.</li><li>Nor should we boast in the powerful or important people we know.</li><li>Nor should we glory in our athleticism or fitness. Longevity and health are not promised.</li><li>Any particular skills we have are not really our own -- everything we have, we have <i>received.</i></li><li>Last, if we are not at peace, perhaps it is because we are lacking in humility.</li></ul><p><i>Our next devotional: "How Selfish Love Hinders Us" (Book 3, Chapter 27)</i></p><p>For 31 <i>à Kempis</i> quotes, visit the <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/anthology-quotes-of-the-day/">Anthology page</a> and scroll down.</p>