I should also have pointed out that learning is in no way at odds with holiness and righteousness. Thomas à Kempis himself was learned as well as holy and righteous.
Specifically in regard to free will, in Chapter XII, he writes:”5. If thou carry the cross willingly, it will carry thee …If thou carry it unwillingly, thou makest it a burden to thee …”
Surely here he was referring to a strong belief in the Catholic doctrine of Free Will.
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