Simplicity....Why? something that struck me about simplicity didnt come from the chapter but came from the introduction. Simplicity...Why? - So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Seek first the Kingdom...why? - So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Buy things for there usefulness not status...why? - So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Reject anything that produces an addiction in you...why? - So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Develop a habit of giving things away...why? -So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Refuse.... gadgetry...Why? So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Learn to enjoy things without owning them...why? - So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Develop a deeper appreciation for creation...why? - So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Avoid buy now pay later schemes...why? - So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Obey Jesus' instructions about plain, honest speech...why? - So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
Reject things that breed oppression...why? - So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
SHUN EVERYTHING THAT DISTRACTS YOU FROM SEEKING FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD...WHY?- So that we may experience Jesus as the defining reality of our lives!
I desperately want to experience Jesus as the defining reality of my life...why?- Because I believe He loves me and I want to experience and know that love more than anything else in my life!
-Reid
Thanks for this post, Reid. That phrase, "so that we may experience Jesus as the defining realtiy of our lives" has been big for me. It was really encouraing to read it repeatively throughout your post. It reiterates the point and draws focus to why discipline and simplicity should be added to our lives. Making Jesus the defining reality of our lives is the purpose of it all. Love it! Your post helped to remind me of where my focus should continue to be.
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