Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Ten Lessons from Great Christian Minds

From philosophy professor James Spiegel:

1. Augustine (5th century): Remember that you are a citizen of another kingdom.

2. Martin Luther (16th century): Expect politicians to be corrupt.

3. Thomas Aquinas (13th century): God has made himself known in nature.

4. John Calvin (16th century): God is sovereign over all, including our suffering.

5. Jonathan Edwards (18th century): God is beautiful, and all beauty is divine.

6. Thomas a’Kempis (15th century): Practice self-denial with a passion.

7. John Wesley (18th century): Be disciplined and make the best use of your time.

8. Fyodor Dostoevsky (19th century): God’s grace can reach anyone.

9. Dietrich Bonhoeffer (20th century): Beware of cheap grace.

10. Alvin Plantinga (21st century): Moral virtue is crucial for intellectual health.

http://wisdomandfollyblog.com/2009/04/09/ten-lessons-from-great-christian-minds/

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