I would encourage you to read and re-read today's devotion. Much is "hidden" by the older language of this text. When Thomas encourages us to conceal our spiritual experience and not give too much attention to it, that can easily resemble an unhealthy denial and sublimation - which so quickly leads to doormat mentality - humility is hiding our light under a bushel.
Rather, I think Thomas is referring to the common problem of the spiritual life - and most concerning in our present time - that we focus on the outward signs of devotion and spiritual experience, talking a lot and measuring alot by those "credentials"
I think today's meditation challenges us deeply to a spirituality of the journey - not quick-fix, but a faithful, honest, searching, long-term spirituality that puts a lot of emphasis on becoming good, and less emphasis on what only sounds good...
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