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Introduction to the Devout Life

Name: Introduction to the Devout Life
Author: Francis de Sales

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Year: 1609

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<h3> by St. Francis of Sales

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Do I need to go into full-time ministry to live a truly Christian life? Am I really a Christian if I'm not out preaching the gospel in dangerous places where people have never heard of Christ? Can secular work benefit the kingdom of God? All Christians struggle to discern God's call on their life, but God does call all to live a Christ-centered life. <i>Introduction to the Devout Life</i> by St. Francis of Sales attempts to help Christians discern what it means to be a child of God in a secular world. We can glorify God in a secular world, and be a testimony to the world of God's abounding grace and love. <br/><br/>Andrew Hanson<br/>CCEL Intern

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<td><b>Born: </b>AD 1567

<tr> <td><b>Died: </b>December 28, 1622

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