Freedom of Simplicity: Finding Harmony in a Complex World

by Richard J. Foster

There’s a paradox inherent at the heart of this subject. Simplicity isn’t just about having less stress; it’s a spiritual discipline essential to the health of the soul.

Foster traces this theme through both the Old and New Testaments, tying simplicity to obedience, generosity, and dependence on God.

• Biblical roots of simplicity in both Testaments
• Contrasting compulsive accumulation with spiritual health
• Simplicity’s inward and outward personal expressions
• Applying simplicity to justice and global compassion

Foster helps us to rethink our priorities and to order our lives around seeking God’s kingdom and his righteousness first. He shows us how to live in harmony with the rich complexity of life, while stressing the relation of simplicity to prayer, solitude, and Christian disciplines.