Sayings of Eckhart
Master Eckhart teaches that a deeper relationship with God brings freedom, guidance, and renewal through spiritual solitude, purity, and awareness of God's presence.
W.R. Inge preaches on the teachings of Master Eckhart, emphasizing the importance of solitude, being present in the moment, and purity of heart to experience the presence of God. He highlights the idea that God gives Himself to those who are pure and seek Him earnestly, allowing His divine light to shine in their lives. In addition, Inge reflects on the three greatest goods that God bestows upon those who walk in His ways: freedom from worldly desires, illumination by His light, and daily renewal in virtue, grace, and holiness.
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MASTER ECKHART saith: He who is always alone, he is worthy of God; and he who is always at home, to him is God present; and be who abides always in a present now, in him doth God beget His Son without ceasing. (600)
Master Eckhart saith: I will never pray to God to give Himself to me: I will pray Him to make me purer. If I were purer, God must give Himself to me, of His own nature, and sink into me. (601)
Master Eckhart was asked, what were the greatest goods, that God had done to him. He said, there are three. The first is, that the lusts and desires of the flesh have been taken away from me. The second is, that the Divine Light shines and gives me light in all my doings. The third is, that I am daily renewed in virtue, grace and holiness. (602)
Sermon Outline
- The Nature of True Devotion
- The Relationship Between God and Man
- The Benefits of a Deeper Relationship
- Freedom from worldly desires
- The guidance of Divine Light
- Daily renewal in virtue and holiness
Key Quotes
“He who is always alone, he is worthy of God; and he who is always at home, to him is God present; and be who abides always in a present now, in him doth God beget His Son without ceasing.” — W.R. Inge
“If I were purer, God must give Himself to me, of His own nature, and sink into me.” — W.R. Inge
“The lusts and desires of the flesh have been taken away from me.” — W.R. Inge
Application Points
- Make time for spiritual solitude to deepen your relationship with God.
- Cultivate a sense of purity and awareness of God's presence in your daily life.
- Seek guidance through Divine Light and trust in God's daily renewal in your life.