Q&A Home > S > Simplicity

If someone is simple, how much simplicity is too much (including the way of thinking about people, situations, and everything in general)?

The Beatitudes are the essence and foundation of Christian living. These words of wisdom have all the right elements of what you can call simplicity. The Christian ought to choose to live accordingly to the lessons taught in the Beatitudes. These lessons include awareness, astuteness, diligence, perseverance, persistence, courage, etc., wrapped in humility, love, charity, kindness, and unwavering faith. The term "simplicity" should not be applied to just being "happy-go-lucky" or "easy-going" which can result in just being careless, frugal, or indifferent. According to each person's ability, each one should be diligent in his/her purpose and perform all daily responsibilities with a charitable heart. Actually, this is a more accurate demonstration of true wisdom which is performed with a simple heart.