“Yet, so far from laboring to know the forbidden tree of worldly pleasures and its various fruits, man gives himself up to a careless and thoughtless state of life, and yields to the lust of the flesh, not considering that this lust is really the forbidden tree.”
Quote by Johann Arndt
Work
True Christianity: A Treatise on Sincere Repentance, True Faith, the Holy Walk of the True Christian, Etc
This treatise delves into the depths of Christian spirituality, examining the concepts of sincere repentance and true faith, as well as the path of the holy walk for the true Christian. more
Author
Johann Arndt
Johann Arndt (December 27, 1555 - May 11, 1621) was a German theologian and writer, known for his works on religion and moral philosophy, which have had a profound impact on later generations. more
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