Be not righteous over much;
neither make thyself over wise:
why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
–Ecclesiastes 7:16 (KJV)–

Do not be excessively righteous
[like those given to self-conceit],
and do not be overly wise (pretentious)–
why should you bring yourself to ruin?
–Ecclesiastes 7:16 (AMP)–

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A. W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God (Christian Publications, 1993).

Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God (Whitaker House, 1982).

Helen Waddell, The Desert Fathers (Vintage Books, 1998).

Thomas Dubay, Fire Within (Ignatius Press, 1989).

Derek Prince, How to Fast Successfully (Whitaker House, 1995).

Savinien Louismet, Divine Contemplation for All (Burns & Oates, 1921).

Augustin Poulain, The Graces of Interior Prayer (Kegan Paul, 1910).

Richard J. Foster, Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home, ch. 14: “Contemplative Prayer.” (HarperCollins, 1992).

—. Streams of Living Water, ch. 2: “The Contemplative Tradition: Discovering the Prayer-Filled Life.” (HarperCollins, 1998).

Archibald Alexander, Thoughts on Religious Experience (Banner of Truth, 1996), ch. 7.

Ira Milligan, Understanding the Dreams You Dream (Treasure House, 1997).