Divine Comfort vs Human Comfort Pt 1

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Divine Comfort vs Human Comfort Pt 1

Apr 13, 2022 · 51m 2s

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We continue our study of the book, The Imitation of Christ

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Jaboshua

2 years ago

Yep looks good

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

Yes I like the dark mode

Jaboshua

2 years ago

For sure can be dangerous

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

Oh good point

Jaboshua

2 years ago

To me others need our comfort, surely God would want us to comfort others

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

Lol not me!

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

Needed

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

It seemed like an ongoing thought that need to be read

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

Yea for some it may not show up until death

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

So it’s a constant struggle

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

And our flesh desires human comfort rather than divine

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

And I think it’s really hard to “feel” divine comfort

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

Lol 😂

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

Oh yea major dangers in human comfort

Jaboshua

2 years ago

Eat your thistle, sleep on a rock and be thankful

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

It seems like a more biblical perspective for sure, not easy but more biblical

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

Lol

Jaboshua

2 years ago

Did this guy have children?

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

“When a man resteth upon himself, he easily slippeth away unto human comforts. But a true lover of Christ, and a diligent seeker after virtue, falleth not back upon those comforts, nor seeketh such sweetness as may be tasted and handled, but desireth rather hard exercises, and to undertake severe labours for Christ.” Excerpt From The Imitation of Christ à Kempis Thomas https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-imitation-of-christ/id501267835 This material may be protected by copyright.

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

“Mightily and long must a man strive within himself before he learn altogether to overcome himself, and to draw his whole affection towards God. ” Excerpt From The Imitation of Christ à Kempis Thomas https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-imitation-of-christ/id501267835 This material may be protected by copyright.

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

“Thus by the love of the Creator he overcame the love of man, and instead of human comfort he chose rather God's good pleasure. So also learn thou to resign any near and beloved friend for the love of God. Nor take it amiss when thou hast been deserted by a friend, knowing that we must all be parted from one another at last.” Excerpt From The Imitation of Christ à Kempis Thomas https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-imitation-of-christ/id501267835 This material may be protected by copyright.

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

“We are willing to accept anything for comfort, and it is difficult for a man to be freed from himself. The holy martyr Laurence overcame the love of the world and even of his priestly master, because he despised everything in the world which seemed to be pleasant; and for the love of Christ he calmly suffered even God's chief priest, Sixtus, whom he dearly loved, to be taken from him.”

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

“It is a great thing, yea very great, to be able to bear the loss both of human and divine comfort; and for the love of God willingly to bear exile of heart, and in nought to seek oneself, nor to look to one's own merit.”

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

I have a version on my phone do you want me to share it

Twila Cooper

2 years ago

All the episodes are so good