Zone1 Self First - The Imitation of Christ

[Meriweather]

In 1418, Thomas a Kempis' book, The Imitation of Christ, was written for monks. In the process of studying it today, I was (at first) astonished that monks were taught to put self first, before others. His reasoning was thoughtful and makes a lot of sense, especially in today's modern political world.

What say you? What reasons are there for putting self first over putting others first?

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

In 1418, Thomas a Kempis' book, The Imitation of Christ, was written for monks. In the process of studying it today, I was (at first) astonished that monks were taught to put self first, before others. His reasoning was thoughtful and makes a lot of sense, especially in today's modern political world.

What say you? What reasons are there for putting self first over putting others first?

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Same reason the flight attendant tells you to put your mask on before putting one on your baby.

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[OhPleaseJustQuit]

In 1418, Thomas a Kempis' book, The Imitation of Christ, was written for monks. In the process of studying it today, I was (at first) astonished that monks were taught to put self first, before others. His reasoning was thoughtful and makes a lot of sense, especially in today's modern political world.

What say you? What reasons are there for putting self first over putting others first?

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It's called Ordo Amoris.

You'll get this. Meanwhile, I'll look for the clearest explanation I can find for those who won't get this.

 

[TNHarley]

Isnt it a central christian belief to put others first?

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

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The ‘ordo amoris’ and the bottom line

It is by fulfilling our first duties in charity, toward those closest to us, that we learn how best to act charitably toward others.

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