William Law, “A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life” (LISTEN to the Audio)
Luke 9:23,
“Then He said to them all:
If anyone would come after Me,
he must deny himself,
take up his cross daily,
and follow Me!”
The Scriptures are wholly taken up in precepts that relate to ordinary life. They call us . . .
to renounce the world;
and to differ from all the attitudes, desires and ways of the world;
to renounce all its so-called good things;
and fear none of its evil things;
to reject its vain joys;
and live as pilgrims–in holy fear, and heavenly aspirations;
to take up our daily cross;
and deny ourselves;
to seek the blessedness of poverty of spirit;
and forsake the pride and vanity of riches;
to have no anxious thoughts for the future;
and live in the profoundest state of humility;
to rejoice in sufferings for Christ;
and reject the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life;
to humbly bear injuries;
forgive and bless our enemies;
to give up our whole heart and affections to God;
and strive to enter through the narrow gate, into eternal glory!
Our blessed Savior taught each of these principles, as the ordinary life of every Christian!
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things!” Colossians 3:1-2
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