A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life,9781589600584

A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life

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ISBN13: 9781589600584
ISBN10: 1589600584
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2001-10-01
Publisher(s): Lightning Source Inc
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Summary

This devotional classic, written by William Law, an eloquent religious teacher of the eighteenth century, was designed to prod indifferent Christians into making an honest effort to live up to what they professed to believe. It has been appreciated in every succeeding generation because of its innate vigor and virility.

Table of Contents

Nature and Extent of Christian Devotion
1(5)
Why Most Christians Fall Short of True Christianity
6(4)
The Dangers of Not Practicing Christian Virtues
10(6)
Doing All To The Honor and Glory of God
16(8)
Greater Spiritual Devotion is Expected from Persons with Much Free Time
24(4)
Making Wise Use of Our Fortunes
28(5)
Flavia - A Woman Corrupted by the Unwise Use of Wealth
33(4)
Miranda - A Faithful Steward, Blessed by Wise Use of Her Money
37(5)
Miranda - A Good Example for All Women
42(7)
Men and Women of All Walks of Life Should Devote Themselves to God
49(8)
Supreme Peace and Happiness Results From Devotion to God
57(8)
World's Happiness Contrasted With True Happiness
65(7)
A ``Good Life'' Without Christ is Vanity
72(7)
How To Improve Your Prayer Life
79(10)
Advantages and Methods of Singing as Part of Our Devotions
89(8)
Humility in Prayer
97(6)
Difficulties of Practicing Humility
103(6)
Well Educated Men Have Difficulty Being Humble - Paternus an Example
109(7)
Eusebia - An Example of a Well Educated Woman
116(10)
Recommending Praying for Universal Love at Noontime
126(10)
The Necessity and Benefits of Prayer
136(9)
Praying for Submission to God's Will - Recommended at 3:00 P.M.
145(6)
Praying for Confession of Our Sins - Recommended at 6:00 P.M.
151(7)
Conclusion: The Excellency and Greatness of a Devout Spirit
158

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