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What is the best literature on fulfilling one's purpose with no expectation of reward?

>> No.11097213
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>>11097205
UNIRONICALLY

the bible

>> No.11097223

>>11097213
no. Its built around being rewarded with heaven and not frying for eternity
>>11097205
the groundwork

>> No.11097231

>>11097223
>he doesn't understand original sin
>he doesn't understand forgiveness
heaven is not a reward, brainlet, it's a byproduct

only little old ladies and new atheist teenagers think heaven is some kind of award for good behavior

>> No.11097232

>>11097205
The bible

>> No.11097236

>>11097231
fuck off augustine

>> No.11097247

>>11097231
>lay up your treasure in heaven
>implying someone wont be stoked for many mansions
Also that doesnt address the fear of frying in hell.

>> No.11097255

>>11097205
Hey OP did you know that if you quit smoking, start jogging three times a week, and join yoga classes with your BFF's you can achieve immortality. You literally won't ever die b/c no lung cancer, heart disease, or gun violence (we're assuming you threw any weapons away as part of your new healthy(tm) life). Since these are the only known causes of death you will achieve permanent well being. Literal immortality, as in you will never grow old and die. You will continue to exist and accumulate consumer goods to show off to your friends and make inane comments about for eternity.

>> No.11097265

>>11097247
>he isn't 100% secure in the knowledge that by good works and sincere faith he is passing by hell
i'm on that good road of life, kiddo. why aren't you

>> No.11097277

>>11097265
I might be. I used to be sure I was. Now I'm not sure the anxiety is worth it.

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>>11097277
sounds like you've got to forgive yourself for something. maybe some other people, too, for hitching you to blame. it's all good brah, don't worry too much about it. forgive and try to love. read da sermon on the mount brah.