Humility and the Elevation of the Mind to God
Humility and the Elevation of the Mind to God Kindle Edition
by Thomas A. Kempis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
Thomas à Kempis dengan nama asli Thomas Hemerkens memiliki banyak tulisan yang terkenal, salah satunya adalah buku yang berjudul "Humility and the Elevation of the Mind to God" terbitan Kindle, Amazon. Thomas Kempis merupakan teolog Ktisten yang kondang pada abad pertengahan.
Membaca tulisan Thomas Kempis pada saat ini tentu saja masih banyak yang bisa kita pelajari, mungkin konteks telah berubah, tetapi Allah yang tak berubah dapat melakukan hal yang sama untuk hidup mawas diri, hidup rendah hati. Ingin membeli buku ini, Klik Disini!
Banyak atribut modern yang membuat manusia merasa kuat, dan melupakan Allah sang pencipta, akibatnya hidup bersama bukan hanya antaragama, tapi pada satu komunitas agama yang sama kerap manusia tak dapat hidup rendah hati, indikatornya jelas, konflik dari hal yang kecil hingga hal besar yang menyulut peperangan antar bangsa tetap berlangsung.
Membaca tulisan Thomas Kempis penting untuk kita bisa hidup mawas diri, hidup rendah hati di dalam kebergantungan dengan Allah. Manusia adalh ciptaan dan tak pernah dan tak perlu menjadi sang pencipta. berikut pengantar singkat tentang buku itu:
"Humility and the Elevation of the Mind to God" is a transformative exploration of the virtue of humility, authored by Thomas à Kempis. Within its pages, readers are guided on a profound journey towards self-reflection and the pursuit of a humble and elevated connection with the Divine.
This enlightening book addresses various facets of humility and its profound impact on our spiritual journey. From embracing a lowly view of oneself to caution in our endeavors, from taming false confidence to attaining inner peace and overcoming temptations, these teachings offer invaluable guidance on the path toward genuine humility.https://amzn.to/3SQbOFp
Through humble submission to others, purity of mind, and self-criticism, the reader is encouraged to cultivate a humble perspective in all aspects of life. The book emphasizes the importance of listening humbly to God's words and living in genuine obedience, following the example of Jesus Christ.
Thomas à Kempis highlights the need to consider God's secret judgments and warns against vain self-assessment. The pursuit of the highest good requires self-denial, renunciation of worldly desires, and freedom from the shackles of self-love. It calls for a sincere and utter self-renunciation that leads to the liberation of the heart.
The text stresses the insignificance of human goodness and the futility of seeking worldly honors. It encourages a detachment from outward things and a focus on humble tasks when higher occupations seem out of reach. It also instills the recognition of our unworthiness and the avoidance of self-conceit.
Within "Humility and the Elevation of the Mind to God," readers will find a profound call to abandon pretense and embrace a genuine, humble disposition. By turning our gaze inward and developing an intimate connection with the Divine, we discover the true essence of humility and embark on a journey of self-transformation.https://amzn.to/3SQbOFp
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