Christian Scripture, like most religious texts, has been abused by those seeking to use it for their own ends. But the meta-story of Scripture transcends these abuses and provides a road-map to a life of true inner goodness. In this episode, we explore how M. Scott Peck’s Four Stages of Spiritual Development follows the outline of Scripture and leads us into considerations of what practices lead to a life of flourishing. Specifically, practices of self-emptying in order to become open to a source of spiritual power beyond the limits of our own will power.