If You Do Not Fast From the World, You Will Not Find the Kingdom
“If you do not fast from the world, you will not find the kingdom.” - part of saying #27, Gospel of Thomas. This statement is akin to yesterday’s. But there’s not a lot of interpretation needed for this one. On the surface, it seems pretty clear. If you don’t abstain from what is offered in this world, you will not find access to the spiritual realm. But how can we do this? How can we, with a family, with work, with social activities keeping us all busy, how can we possibly fast from the world?... Sign in to see full entry.