Biblical perspectives on simplifying your life
Many Christians view the accumulation of material possessions as a sign of God’s favor. However, lots of Bible passages urge greater simplicity.
John chapter 6
Jesus feeds more than five thousand people. He walks on water. He says that he himself is eternal life. His words are spirit and life.
John chapter 5
Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda. He calls God his Father. His work is the resurrection. People reject him because they do not believe the Bible.
Thérèse of Lisieux
Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897) was French, a Catholic, a Carmelite nun, a mystic, a saint, and a Doctor of the Church.
Anthony of Padua
Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) was Portuguese, a Catholic, a Franciscan, a great preacher, and a Doctor of the Church.
John of the Cross
John of the Cross (1542-1591) was a Catholic, a monk, a priest, a mystic, a saint, and a Doctor of the Church.
Teresa of Ávila
Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582) was a Spaniard, a Catholic, a nun, a mystic, a saint, and a Doctor of the Church.
John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was English, an Evangelical, founder of the Oxford Movement, and a great theologian.
Andrew Kim Taegon
Andrew Kim Taegon (1821–1846) was a Korean, a convert to the faith, on fire for Jesus, a Catholic priest, and a martyr.
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