"But let believers accustom themselves to a contempt of the present life that engenders no hatred of it or ingratitude against God."
What a strange man. The first half seemingly so ascetic, and the second counteracts it. But I wonder how much? I shall read on...
Update: Having read on, he seems to be saying that even though, in the perspective of the next life, this life is lacking, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't be thankful for what it does contain.