Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis

Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis

CHAPTERS OF THE FIRST BOOK

Counsels on the Spiritual Life

1. On the Imitation of Christ

2. On Personal Humility

3. On the Teaching of Truth

4. On Prudence in Action

5. On Reading the Holy Scriptures

6. On Control of the Desires

7. On Avoiding Vain Hope and Conceit

8. On Guarding against Familiarity

9. On Obedience and Discipline

10. On Avoiding Talkativeness

11. On Peace, and Spiritual Progress

12. On the Uses of Adversity

13. On Resisting Temptations

14. On Avoiding Rash judgements

15. On Deeds Inspired by Love

16. On Bearing with the Faults of others

17. On the Monastic Life