Humility And Her Four Virtues And Striving After God's Honor In The Inner Life

Humility And Her Four Virtues And Striving After God's Honor In The Inner Life is a book written by Jan van Ruysbroeck that explores the concept of humility and its importance in leading a virtuous life. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part discussing the four virtues that are necessary for cultivating humility - simplicity, meekness, obedience, and patience. The author explains how these virtues can help individuals overcome the ego and embrace a life of service and devotion to God.The second part of the book focuses on the importance of striving after God's honor in the inner life. Van Ruysbroeck explores the idea of the inner life as a spiritual journey towards union with God, and emphasizes the need for individuals to cultivate a deep sense of reverence and awe for the divine. He also discusses the role of prayer and meditation in this journey, and provides practical advice on how to develop a deeper spiritual life.Throughout the book, Van Ruysbroeck draws on his own experiences as a mystic and spiritual leader, and uses examples from the lives of saints and other spiritual figures to illustrate his points. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the concept of humility and its role in leading a virtuous and fulfilling life.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Seven Steps of the Ladder of Spiritual Love, by Jan Van Ruysbroeck. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564590186.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.