Week 38, Christian Mens Breakfast: Imitate Christ

Week 38 Discussion Notes:[1. References to days are from the Imitate Christ Study Guide]

1. It’s “human nature” to want to live a long life. So do we disrespect God when we spend an inordinate amount of time and effort serving this goal, while neglecting the other things God calls us to do? (Day 260)
2. James Whitcomb Riley, included this line in his poem, WHEN THE FROST IS ON THE PUNKIN: “And the rooster’s hallylooyer as he tiptoes on the fence…” Make your very best effort to demonstrate what hallylooyering sounds like! (Day 263)
3. It is no sin to look forward to our eternal life with God. But we must remember that this will come according to God’s timing “I am that sovereign Good. Await Me!” (Day 262 and 264)

The Christian Mens Breakfast group meets this Saturday and (almost) every other Saturday at a local restaurant in Davie, FL. Call Tom Truex, or use the CONTACT tab at K-Line.ORG to get more information.

Our discussion will focus on the Chapters listed below, from The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.[1. The dates listed are the dates the chapters were posted online, which also corresponds to the suggested reading plan in the study guide.]

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 3 , Chapter 48 : The Day of Eternity and the Distresses of This Life (September 18, 2012)
2. Book 3 , Chapter 49 : The Desire of Eternal Life; the Great Rewards Promised to Those Who Struggle (September 21, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections[2. Right Rev. R. Challoner, D.D., V.A., Imitation of Christ, Dublin: McGlashan and Gill, 1873 ] on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

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