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Purity of Heart
Book • 1948
'Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing' by Søren Kierkegaard explores the concept of inner integrity and spiritual focus.
Kierkegaard argues that a divided heart, torn between conflicting desires and loyalties, leads to inner turmoil and a lack of genuine purpose.
He emphasizes the importance of choosing one overriding commitment, aligning one's will with the eternal and the good.
The book delves into the challenges of maintaining this singleness of heart in a world filled with distractions and temptations.
Kierkegaard encourages readers to cultivate self-awareness and to embrace a life of authenticity and unwavering devotion.
Kierkegaard argues that a divided heart, torn between conflicting desires and loyalties, leads to inner turmoil and a lack of genuine purpose.
He emphasizes the importance of choosing one overriding commitment, aligning one's will with the eternal and the good.
The book delves into the challenges of maintaining this singleness of heart in a world filled with distractions and temptations.
Kierkegaard encourages readers to cultivate self-awareness and to embrace a life of authenticity and unwavering devotion.
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Dallas Willard
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70. Simplicity, Frugality and Poverty (1981)
Mentioned by A.J. Swoboda, quoting Soren Kierkegaard, stating that purity of heart is to will one thing.
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ST94: "Blessed Are The Pure in Heart" (A Beatitudes Series)
