| Author |
Orr, Charles Ebert, 1861-1933 |
| Title |
How to Live a Holy Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by Mark Zinthefer, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"How to Live a Holy Life" by Charles Ebert Orr is a devotional guide written in the early 20th century that aims to instruct readers on cultivating a life of holiness and devotion. The book emphasizes the importance of spiritual reading, prayer, and living a Christ-like existence as fundamental components of a life well-lived, one that seeks to please God and fulfill His purposes. At the start of the book, the author sets a contemplative tone, discussing the connection between the literature one engages with and their moral character, stressing that reading devotional works can significantly enhance spiritual growth. Orr encourages readers to develop a taste for such literature to enrich their spiritual lives, emphasizing the essential role of prayer and reflection in building a closer relationship with God. He underscores that life is a singular journey toward eternity, urging the reader to make every moment count by adhering to God’s teachings and living in a way that showcases Christ’s life as the ultimate model for human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Christian life
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6999 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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