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Spiritual Disciplines and Practices: simplicity

Spiritual Disciplines and Practices: simplicity. Abuse of the Disciplines. Abuse of the Disciplines. Discipline. Discipline. However….

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Spiritual Disciplines and Practices: simplicity

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  1. Spiritual Disciplines and Practices: simplicity

  2. Abuse of the Disciplines

  3. Abuse of the Disciplines

  4. Discipline

  5. Discipline

  6. However… Jesus showed that spiritual strength is not manifested by great and extensive practice of the spiritual disciplines but by little need to practice them and still maintain full spiritual life Dallas Willard

  7. The Outward Disciplines

  8. Simplicity • What do you think of when you hear or see the word “simplicity”? • An attempt to define • Brings freedom and generosity • Cultivates the great art of letting go • Aims at loosening inordinate attachments

  9. Simplicity • Why should disciples practice simplicity? • To live an uncluttered life • To live out of the “Divine Center” • To stake one’s identity in God’s love rather than in possessions

  10. Simplicity • “True simplicity makes us conscious of a certain openness, gentleness, innocence, gaiety, and serenity, which is charming when we see it near to and continually with pure eyes”—François Fénelon • The practice of simplicity • Spiritual Classics (114, 137) • Spiritual Disciplines (74-77)

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