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  • IC.23-The Imitation of Christ, 23—Peaceableness / Purity / Conscience

    For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

    Today's reflection (10 mins) is on three chapters of The Imitation of Christ: "On What Makes a Peaceable Person" (Book 2, Chapter 3), "On A Pure Mind and Simple Intentions" (Book 2, chapter 4), and "On the Joy of a Good Conscience" (Book 2, Chapter 6).

    Scripture: Gal 5:22-23; Eph 4:2; Gal 6:2; Rom 12:18; Phil 4:8; Rom 2:9; 1 Pet 3:16; Isa 57:20-21; 2 Cor 1:12; 7:4; 1 John 3:21; Isa 48:22; Mic 3:11; Psalm 146:4; Gal 6:24; 1 Sam 16:7; 2 Cor 10:18; Mic 6:8

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    Personal challenges:
    * Pray to better discern and overcome hypocrisy.
    * Pray for wholeheartedness, not halfheartedness (laziness).
    * Keys to good consciences include not only confession and repentance, but also learning to value God's approval over human approval.

     Next: "On the Exercises of a Righteous Person" (Book 1, Chapter 19)

    12 min
  • IC.22-The Imitation of Christ, 22—Peace of Mind / Solitude & Silence

    For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

    Today's thoughts come from "On Seeking Peace of Mind" (Book 1, Chapter 11) and "On the Love of Solitude & Silence" (Book 1, Chapter 20). The podcast is 15 minutes long.

    Scripture:John 14:27; Matt 3:10; Gal 2:20; 5:24; 6:14; 2 Tim 2:4; Rev 2:4; Psalm 37:7; Mark 6:31; Luke 5:16; 2 Cor 1:12; Psalm 4:4; 1 John 2:17; Prov 23:32; Ecc 2:11; 1:14; Matt 6:6

    Thought questions:

    • Do I have peace of mind, or is it filled with chaos, erratic and untamed emotions, or disorderly thoughts?
    • Are we always listening to "noise" that may distract us from thinking about the Lord?
    • Is my mind filled with unimportant information (bits of gossip, insignificant news, etc)?
    • Do I talk more than I listen?
    • How hard is it for me to fight for "quiet time"?
    • Do I appreciate how Jesus prioritized such times in his own life?

      • Next: "On What Makes a Peaceable Person" (Book 2, Chapter 3), "On A Pure Mind and Simple Intentions" (Book 2, chapter 4), and "On the Joy of a Good Conscience" (Book 2, Chapter 6)

      16 min
    • IC.21-The Imitation of Christ, 21—Bearing with Others

      For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

      Today's meditation (11 mins) is "On Bearing with the Faults of Others" (Book 1, Chapter 16).

      Scriptures: Luke 11:4; Gen 50:20; Titus 3:10; Gal 6:2,5; 2 Cor 3:5; Prov 3:7; Col 3:13; 1 Thess 5:11

      .Application:
      * We often operate under a double standard, wanting others to change, or their behavior to be modified, without holding ourselves to the same high standard.
      * We can avoid critical responses towards brothers and sisters in the faith, spouses, roommates, children, nonbelievers...
      * There are so many areas in which we can become judgmental: personal appearance, table manners, minor doctrinal differences, pronunciation of words, overweight, accidental scriptural misquotations, matters of prejudice, stress-induced habits, and so on..Next: "On the Love of Solitude & Silence (Book 1, Chapter 20) and "On Seeking Peace of Mind" (Book 1, Chapter 11)

      13 min
    • IC.20-The Imitation of Christ, 20—Confidence of Grace

      For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

      "On the Confidence of Grace" (Book 3, Chapter 30) will be read without interruption or comment (8 minutes).

      Scripture:Jas 1:17; Nah 1:7; Matt 11:28; Jer 32:27; 1 Pet 5:10; Num 23:19; Ps 40:1; Matt 8:7; 6:34; John 14:27; 14:1; Ps 44:21; John 15:9; Luke 8:15; 2 Cor 6:4-10; 11:23-33; Ps 55:6  

      For further consideration:"Even if he gives us punishments and injuries, we ought to be thankful, because he doesn't do it to make us suffer, but to make us like his Son." (Bk. 2, Chap. 10).

      Next:"On Bearing with the Faults of Others" (Book 1, Chapter 16)

      10 min
    • IC.19-The Imitation of Christ, 19—Contempt of Worldly Knowledge

      For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

      Today's podcast (19 mins) is "On Contempt of Vain and Worldly Knowledge" (Book 3, Chapter 43).

      Scripture:1 Cor 1:26-27; 2 Tim 4:3; Num 16; Ps 94:10; 119:100,130; Col 3:4; Zeph 1:12; 1 Cor 4:5,20; 12:11..Application:

      * "Sweet-sounding compliments": beware flattery, and people lowering the standard.
      * "Never read the Word to appear learned or wise": Read not for head knowledge or to impress others, but to become like Christ.
      * "... children clearer knowledge": Let's strive to keep our hearts young.
      * "I will reveal your [private] motives": Often mixed or impure motives are concealed in the fog of argumentation and rationalization.
      * "Ten years in schools": Again, wisdom is not the same thing as knowledge. It has a deep spiritual component, and cannot be learned by mere years of schooling.
      * "Forsaking all earthly things": This is the key to true wisdom (knowledge spiritually applied).
      * "Gentle and soft-spoken": Jesus engages and challenges us in proportion to the softness of our hearts.

      "On the Confidence of Grace" (Book 3, Chapter 30) 

      21 min
    • IC.18-The Imitation of Christ, 18—Guard of Humility / Thinking Humbly

      For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

      "On the Guard of Humility" (Book 3, Chapter 7) and "On Thinking Humbly of Oneself" (Book 1, Chapter 2) are the basis of today's devotional offering (13 minutes).

      Scripture:

      1 Pet 5:5-6; Matt 6; Jer 10:23; Ps 91:4; Rom 11:25; 12:3; 1 Cor 13:1-3; Rom 11:20; 12:3; Jas 3:1

      Practical application: 

      • We should be modest about our personal devotional life.
      • Keep praying -- even when you don't feel it.
      • Hard times can turn out to be occasions for getting stronger.
      • Don't overrate your spiritual strength (or underrate it). It is not a virtue to be overextended.
      • We all need mentors -- they make us wiser and less likely to be deceived and led into sin.
      • Don't be easily impressed by others' apparent spirituality. True greatness isn't about looking good or being honored. Rather, it means humility, love, virtue, and connection with others.
      • Those who teach others / have knowledge will be judged more strictly! "The greater and more advanced our knowledge, the more severely we will be judged -- unless we live a holy life."

        • Next: "On Contempt of Worldly Knowledge and Vanity" (Book 3, Chapter 43). 

        15 min
      • IC.17 - The Imitation of Christ, Over-Anxiety / Holy Examples

        For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

        Scripture:
        Ps 37:4
        Matt 26:41
        Heb 12:1; 6:12; 11:1-40
        John 12:25


        Application (10 areas):
        * Learn from those who have gone before us (in church history, the O.T., and even in our own circle of relationships.
        * Aim for "frequent and fervent prayers."
        * Practice the discipline of fasting.
        * Take strong (disciplined) measures to avoid sin.
        * Be excellent workers vocationally on the job.
        * Devote our evenings (non-work hours) to the Lord, too. All time is Christ's time.
        * Practice mental (as opposed to silent) prayer throughout the day.
        * Avoid time-wasting.
        * Stop striving for honors. Realize that those who are zeroes in the eyes of the world may well be heroes in the sight of God.
        * Renounce carelessness in all forms.

        Let's all be alert, vigilant, on guard, and serious.

        Next: "On the Guard of Humility" (Book 3, Chapter 7) and "On Thinking Humbly of Oneself" (Book 1, Chapter 2)

        20 min
      • IC.16-The Imitation of Christ, 16—Benefits of Obedience / Self-denial / Surrender

        For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

        Our podcast (10 minutes) is drawn from three meditations: "On the Many Benefits of Obedience," "On Self-Denial," and "On the Surrender of Self" (Book 3, Chapters 22, 32, and 37). Today there is no commentary, just reading.

        Scripture:
        Jas 1:22-25; Ezek 20:19; Eph 5:17; Gren 32:10; 1 Cor 4:7; Rom 2:11; Jas 2:5; Ps 45:16; 1 Pet 2:1; Acts 5:41; Luke 14:10; Matt 16:24-25; Phil 2:21; Ezra 10:13; Matt 13:46; Gal 2:20; Ps 139:11.

        Tomorrow: "Not Becoming Overly Anxious in our Affairs" and "On the Holy Examples Before Us" (Book 3, Chapter 39 and Book 1, chapter 18)

        11 min
      • IC.15-The Imitation of Christ, 15—Obedience / Earthly Affections

        For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

        Today's podcast (12 minutes) comes from two chapters in The Imitation of Christ (Book 1, Chapters 9 and 6). They are "On Obedience and Submission" and "On Earthly Affections."

        v 12:15; Rom 14:17

        Insights for Life:

        * "It is far safer to live under authority than to be in a place of authority."* "It is safer to listen and receive counsel than to give it."* "Proud and greedy people are never at peace."* "True peace of heart is found in resisting passions, not yielding to them."

        Tomorrow

        : 

        "On the Many Benefits of Obedience," "On Self-Denial," and "On the Surrender of Self"

        13 min
      • IC.14-The Imitation of Christ, 14—Bearing Injuries / Christ’s Obedience

        For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

        Today's podcast (12 minutes) comes from "Bearing Injuries is the Proof of True Patience" (Book 3, Chapter 19) and "On Christ's Obedience to the Father" (Book 3, Chapter 13).

        Scriptures: Rom 8:17-18; Heb 12:4; 2 Tim 2:5; Luke 18:27; John 15:9-10; Ps 18:42; Jas 2:20; 1 Sam 16:21; Ezek 20:17; Gen 2:7  

        Application questions:

        1. Do I react differently when wronged or inconvenienced by a pleasing person? Or am I indifferent as to who it is that wrongs me?2. Do I agree with à Kempis that "If you refuse to suffer, you will be refused the crown"?3. Do I tend to see injuries and inconveniences positively -- as opportunities to grow in humility, or negatively -- situations merely to be endured?4. Do I submit to those over me (parents, teachers, the government or government workers, leaders), or do I tend to put up a fight?5. In the course of my life, can I say that Christ's humility is overcoming my pride?

          2. Next meditation: "On Obedience & Submission" and "On Earthly Affections" (Book 1, Chapters 9 and 6)

          14 min

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        A podcast dedicated to sharing the audio files of Douglas Jacoby's International Teaching Ministry. Our goal is to help people "think about faith." Douglas Jacoby is an international Bible teacher.…