spiritual discipline

Inward Simplicity

By Thomas KellySource: Thomas Kelly - A Testament of Devotion (Public Domain)35 words

Outward simplicity begins with inward simplicity. First, we must receive the simplicity of a single eye toward God. When the eye is single, the whole body is full of light. Then outward simplicity follows naturally.

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