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Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living - Illustration on intentional living | IllustrateTheWord

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Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

By William LawSource: William Law - A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life (Public Domain)187 words

Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

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Topics & Themes

intentional living spending stewardship daily life

Scripture References

Matthew 6:19-21 Luke 16:10-12 1 John 2:15-17

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Prayer for Simplicity

God of enough, my life feels cluttered— too much stuff, too many commitments, too many voices telling me I need more. Teach me simplicity. Not poverty, but freedom. Not deprivation, but clarity. Not emptiness, but space for what matters.

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