Any man or woman who neglects to maintain inward vigilance, and only makes an outward show of holiness in dress, speech, and behavior, is a wretched creature. For they watch the doings of other people and criticize their faults, imagining themselves to be something when in reality they are nothing. In this way they deceive themselves. Be careful to avoid this, and devote yourself inwardly to His likeness by humility, charity, and other spiritual virtues. In this way you will be truly converted to God.
One who loves God retains this humility at all times, not with weariness and struggle, but with pleasure and gladness. - Walter Hilton
One who loves God retains this humility at all times, not with weariness and struggle, but with pleasure and gladness.
- Walter Hilton
Some people understand the charity of our Lord and are saved by it; others, relying on this mercy and kindness, continue in their sins, thinking that… - Walter Hilton
Some people understand the charity of our Lord and are saved by it; others, relying on this mercy and kindness, continue in their sins, thinking that…
I desire the love of God not because I am worthy, but because I am unworthy. - Walter Hilton
I desire the love of God not because I am worthy, but because I am unworthy.
What is humility but truthfulness? There is no real difference. - Walter Hilton
What is humility but truthfulness? There is no real difference.
Any man or woman who neglects to maintain inward vigilance, and only makes an outward show of holiness in dress, speech, and behavior, is a wretched … - Walter Hilton
Any man or woman who neglects to maintain inward vigilance, and only makes an outward show of holiness in dress, speech, and behavior, is a wretched …
Prayer is naught but a rising desire of the heart into God by withdrawing of the heart from all earthly thoughts. - Walter Hilton
Prayer is naught but a rising desire of the heart into God by withdrawing of the heart from all earthly thoughts.
There are many who are hypocrites although they think they are not, and there are many who are afraid of being hypocrites although they certainly are… - Walter Hilton
There are many who are hypocrites although they think they are not, and there are many who are afraid of being hypocrites although they certainly are…
Regard yourself all the more as a sinner because you cannot feel yourself to be what you are. - Walter Hilton
Regard yourself all the more as a sinner because you cannot feel yourself to be what you are.
When you attack the roots of sin, fix your thought more on the God you desire than on the sin you abhor. - Walter Hilton
When you attack the roots of sin, fix your thought more on the God you desire than on the sin you abhor.
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