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Week 16 Discussion Notes:¹

1. It is unpopular to willingly bear any burden–especially not a burden as heavy, and
   inconvenient as a cross. As Kempis writes in chapter 11, “All desire to be happy with
   Him; few wish to suffer anything for Him.” (Day 107)
2. In chapter 12, Kempis reminds us there is no more noble path than in following
   Christ, even if that path leads to death of one’s mortal body. (Day 109)
3. Kempis wrote in Chapter 12 that no person is fit to enjoy heaven unless one is resigned to suffer hardship for Christ. “Nothing is more acceptable to God, nothing more helpful for you on this earth than to suffer willingly for Christ.” Why is Kempis putting so much emphasis on suffering? (Day 110)
4. Who was “a man of Cyrene, Simon by name?” (Day 111)

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.²

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 2 , Chapter 11 : Few Love the Cross of Jesus (April 17, 2012)
2. Book 2 , Chapter 12 : The Royal Road of the Holy Cross (April 20, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections³ on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Footnotes:

Week 15 Discussion Notes:¹

1. In his commentary on The Imitation of Christ, Goodwin notes that Kempis “has absolutely withdrawn and secluded himself not only from the cares, the sins, the trials, but from the duties, the connexions, the moral and religious fate of the world.” Is it a sin to concentrate on our inner spiritual life to the extent we ignore the world about us? (Day 99)
2. Kempis wrote in Chapter 9, “The devil does not sleep, nor is the flesh yet dead; therefore, you must never cease your preparation for battle, because on the right and on the left are enemies who never rest.” Has Kempis overstated the matter? (Day 100)
3. In Chapter 10, Kempis wrote “The saints who are greatest before God are those who consider themselves the least, and the more humble they are within themselves, so much the more glorious they are.” If this is true, why do so many people seek to be considered “great?” (Day 103)
4. Kempis wrote in Moments with the Consoling Christ, that this present life would be very burdensome without God’s grace. What, if any, evidence do you see of the truth of this position? (Day 104)

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.²

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 2 , Chapter 9 : Wanting No Share in Comfort (April 10, 2012)
2. Book 2 , Chapter 10 : Appreciating God’s Grace (April 13, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections³ on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Footnotes:

Week 14 Discussion Notes:¹

1. Kempis wrote in Chapter 6 about the benefits of having a clear conscience. Is a good conscience a subjective matter? Is it possible to have a good conscience (i.e. a mental state) when we ought to have remorse for our sin? (Day 93)
2. Kempis wrote in Chapter 7, “Cling, therefore, to Jesus in life and death; trust yourself to the glory of Him who alone can help you when all others fail.” You may object to this passage on the grounds that you have friends and family who would never desert you in times of need. Never? What Kempis writes seems harsh in that context. Yet the problem with every relationship with every other human being is that there are human beings involved. (Days 94 & 95)
3. In Chapter 7, Kempis wrote, “Give up all other love for His [God’s], since He wishes to be loved alone above all things. Affection for creatures is deceitful and inconstant, but the love of Jesus is true and enduring.” Can’t human love be good and pure too? (Day 95)
4. Kempis wrote in Chapter 8, “WHEN Jesus is near, all is well and nothing seems difficult. When He is absent, all is hard.” Is this summary too simple? Do you agree? Also, when is Jesus absent? (Day 97)

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.²

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 2 , Chapter 6 : The Joy of a Good Conscience (April 3, 2012)
2. Book 2 , Chapter 7 : Loving Jesus Above All Things (April 5, 2012)
3. Book 2 , Chapter 8 : The Intimate Friendship of Jesus (April 7, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections³ on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Footnotes: