On Loving God — Bernard of Clairvaux — seek to love God for God's sake alone

from Encountering Classic Christian Literature · host Jonathan Wolters

True spiritual transformation occurs when divine grace redirects the self-centered heart to love God purely for who He is. In this episode, we examine On Loving God by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, exploring the progression of human affection, the gratuitous nature of divine grace, and practical insights for daily Christian living.FEATURED LITERATURE:Title: On Loving God (De diligendo Deo)Author: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (12th Century / Medieval Era)Key Passages Covered: 1 John 4:19, Psalm 34:8, Deuteronomy 6:5, 1 Corinthians 15:46KEYWORDS & THEMES: #ChristianLiterature #Devotional #Theology #BernardOfClairvaux #OnLovingGodThis podcast was created with the assistance of AI tools.

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