The Desert Fathers: A Study in Reasonable Perfection
In a world full of distraction, confusion, and temptation, many people find themselves struggling to live a healthy and God-honoring life. They intend to live a life that benefits them and the people around them while glorifying God in all that they do, but they soon discover that they struggle even with simple acts of faith and simple responsibilities. Many times, people find themselves struggling because they have not properly balanced their responsibilities, or otherwise are simply unsure how to handle their responsibilities. The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks compiles the advice, stories, and ways of life of many of the first Christians. Their advice is intended specifically for monks and hermits, but much of it applies just as well to modern, everyday life. The modern Christian can benefit greatly from the desert fathers in his pursuit of perfection by properly aligning his responsibilities to himself and to others, therefore creating a clo...