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  STRENGTH AGAINST SLANDER
  by Thomas a Kempis
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Summary: True peace comes from God and should not depend on human
opinions.

Topics: "Inner Peace", "Spiritual Strength"
Scripture References: Psalm 118:6, Proverbs 29:25, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, Colossians 3:2

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Thomas a Kempis emphasizes the importance of not being swayed by the
opinions of others, urging listeners to focus on their relationship with
God and not be disturbed by fleeting words. True peace and glory are
found in God, and those who are unaffected by human praise or criticism
will experience great peace. Kempis highlights the significance of
turning inwardly to God, remaining silent in challenging times, and not
letting one's peace be dependent on the words of others.

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THE VOICE OF CHRIST

MY CHILD, do not take it to heart if some people think badly of you and
say unpleasant things about you. You ought to think worse things of
yourself and to believe that no one is weaker than yourself. Moreover,
if you walk in the spirit you will pay little heed to fleeting words. It
is no small prudence to remain silent in evil times, to turn inwardly to
Me, and not to be disturbed by human opinions. Do not let your peace
depend on the words of men. Their thinking well or badly of you does not
make you different from what you are. Where are true peace and glory?
Are they not in Me? He who neither cares to please men nor fears to
displease them will enjoy great peace, for all unrest and distraction of
the senses arise out of disorderly love and vain fear.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-a-kempis/strength-against-slander/
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