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But when that person begins to overcome themselves perfectly, and walks in the way of God, then that person esteems the things of light which previously grieved them. (CIoC) S A 2 A practical tool: 12 Christian discipleship steps

When a person begins to grow lukewarm, then that person is afraid of a little work, and willingly receives comfort from outward things. (CIoC)

As iron put into the fire loses its rust, and becomes red hot, so the person who turns to God puts off all laziness and is transformed into a new person. (CIoC)

The way a person is inwardly is how that person judges outwardly. (CIoC)

A pure heart penetrates heaven and hell. (CIoC)

If you were inwardly good and pure then you would be able to see and understand all things without obstruction. (CIoC)

There is no creature so small and hopeless that it doesn’t represent the goodness of God. (CIoC)

If you intend and seek nothing else but the will of God and the good of your neighbour, you will really enjoy inward liberty.(CIoC)

By two wings a person is lifted up from earthly things, namely simplicity and purity; simplicity in our intention and purity in our affections. Simplicity tends towards God; purity apprehends and tastes Him. (CIoC)

The person who knows how to suffer best, will do the best at keeping oneself at peace.  That person is conqueror of oneself, and lord of the world, the friend of Christ and an heir of heaven. (CIoC) J e s u s Take the beatitudes found in Matthew 5 and turn them around by using the word “Cursed is…”. Has this unlocked anything in your world? If so you might enjoy the work of Katie Byron .

It isn’t a big deal to associate with the good and gentle for this is naturally pleasing to all, and everyone willingly enjoys peace, and loves those who agree with them the most.  But to be able to live at peace with hard and perverted people, or with the disorderly, or with folks who go contrary to us, this is a great grace, and a most commendable and “ Godly cool ” thing to do. (CIoC) S A 2 Christopher Avery’s Responsibility Process is a great place to start in regard to enhancing relationships.

It is more just to accuse yourself and excuse your sibling(s). If you will bear with yourself, also bear with another. (CIoC)

A peaceful person does more good than the person who is well educated. (CIoC)

First, keep yourself in peace, and then you will be able to make peace among others. (CIoC)

But many things displease and often trouble you because you are not yet perfectly dead to yourself or separated from all earthly things. (CIoC)

If it is well with you, and you are thoroughly purified from sin, all things will fall out to you for good, and for your growth. (CIoC) S A 2 It really is amazing how together with God we can take our lemons and make lemonade .

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The person that is well ordered and prepared on the inside cares not for the strange and perverse behaviour of people. (CIoC)

The person that judges all things as they are, and not as they are said or esteemed to be, is truly wise, and taught rather of God than of humans. (CIoC) S A 2 One of the greatest lessons I’ve been learning is how associations make us think of correct or incorrect assumptions. For instance, Allah is an Arabic word for God so even Arabic Christians use this word and mon Dieu is French for my God yet this term was translated into the term good grief for my high school French class. Yet a wise person understands and/or tries to understand where the other person is coming from for communication synergy.

Give admittance to Christ, and deny entrance to all others. (CIoC) J e s u s Check out the biographies of Christ ; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and determine how Christ worked with His relationship with His Father, His close friends, the rest of His disciples and others so you can get an idea of how to balance your life.

Learn to despise outward things, and to give yourself to inward things, and you shall perceive the Kingdom of God within you. (CIoC) S A 2 When we look into each other’s eyes we see past the colour of skin and recognize that: “In the service of Jesus there is a place for all.     If we’re towering giants or just kind of small. If we’ve been up to college or we don’t know much. If your heart’s all right you’ll do you’ll do.    If your heart’s all right you’ll do.” (That’s your spiritual heart being referenced) “For the Kingdom of God is peace and joy in the Holy Ghost” which is not given to the unholy. Romans 14:17  Meditate on Saint Paul’s teachings in his book called Galatians chapter 5 to get ideas on what is holy and what is unholy .

Turn your whole heart to the Lord, and forsake this wretched world, and your soul will find rest. (CIoC) 

“ The Kingdom of God is within you” says the Lord in Dr Luke’s biography of Christ  17:21

Ask yourself if you: ·         Have been o    Resentful o    Selfish o    Dishonest o    Afraid     Need to: o    Apologize o    Share with someone else          Were: o    Kind and loving towards others o    Thinking of yourself most of the time o    Thinking of what you could do for others          Could have done better Don’t worry; feel remorse; or entertain morbid reflection; all of these limit our effectiveness; Instead ask God how to fix things.                       Inspired by “ the Big Book ”

Ask God to:        Direct our thinking        Divorce our brains of: Self-pity Dishonesty Self-seeking motives       Clear our brains of wrong motives        Use our brains        Give us inspiration when we’re indecisive        Give us intuitive thoughts for our decisions Then relax; take it easy; don’t struggle Ask God throughout the day to:       Show us our next step       Give us what we need to take care of each problem we encounter       Give us freedom from self-will so that we only ask for things that benefit others. And for when the sunsets just click here

When a person comes to that state where one seeks not one’s comfort from any creature, then one begins perfectly to relish God.  Then shall one be contented with whatever befalls oneself. S A 2 For sure, to put any one person above God is a recipe for disaster yet God allowed us to have the delights of companionship as described in the 5 appreciation/love/motivation languages by Gary Chapman. Meditate on the question “Did Jesus provide the   5 appreciation/love/motivation languages while here on earth?” and if so, give examples of what love language He provided to whom.

A lover of Jesus and of the truth, and a true inward Christian, and one free from inordinate affections, can freely turn oneself to God, and lift oneself above oneself in spirit, and rest in full enjoyment. (CIoC)