Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living
Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living
This is a spiritual discipline on intentional living and spending, drawing on Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 16:10-12 and 1 John 2:15-17.
William Law (d. 1761) wrote "A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life," one of the most influential books on practical Christian living. He argued that many Christians live extravagantly while claiming devotion: "If you were to see a man that had a large family and a small income, and yet this man should lay out his money upon shows and diversions, you would say that he was mad.…
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