IC.23-The Imitation of Christ, 23—Peaceableness / Purity / Conscience

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/ic-23-the-imitation-of-christ-23/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p>Today's reflection (10 mins) is on three chapters of The Imitation of Christ: "On What Makes a Peaceable Person" (Book 2, Chapter 3), "On A Pure Mind and Simple Intentions" (Book 2, chapter 4), and "On the Joy of a Good Conscience" (Book 2, Chapter 6).</p><p><strong>Scripture</strong>: Gal 5:22-23; Eph 4:2; Gal 6:2; Rom 12:18; Phil 4:8; Rom 2:9; 1 Pet 3:16; Isa 57:20-21; 2 Cor 1:12; 7:4; 1 John 3:21; Isa 48:22; Mic 3:11; Psalm 146:4; Gal 6:24; 1 Sam 16:7; 2 Cor 10:18; Mic 6:8 <strong>. Personal challenges</strong>: * Pray to better discern and overcome hypocrisy. * Pray for wholeheartedness, not halfheartedness (laziness). * Keys to good consciences include not only confession and repentance, but also learning to value God's approval over human approval. <p> Next: <i>&quot;On the Exercises of a Righteous Person&quot; (Book 1, Chapter 19)</i></p></p>