Introduction to the Devout Life | Pt. 3 (Ch.11-22)

In this section, St. Francis de Sales provides profound insights into various virtues and the nature of true friendship. He covers topics such as obedience, purity, and maintaining purity, along with practicing poverty of spirit amidst wealth. He also explores how to exercise real poverty, even if one is wealthy, and how to possess a rich spirit in actual poverty. St. Francis delves into the distinctions between evil, frivolous, and real friendships, offering remedies against harmful friendships and further advice on maintaining healthy intimacy. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of holy friendships in encouraging and supporting a devout life.

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