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

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/ic-17-the-imitation-of-christ-17/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Scripture</strong>:<br />Ps 37:4<br />Matt 26:41<br />Heb 12:1; 6:12; 11:1-40<br />John 12:25</p><p><br /><strong>Application (10 areas)</strong>:<br />* Learn from those who have gone before us (in church history, the O.T., and even in our own circle of relationships.<br />* Aim for "frequent and fervent prayers."<br />* Practice the discipline of fasting.<br />* Take strong (disciplined) measures to avoid sin.<br />* Be excellent workers vocationally on the job.<br />* Devote our evenings (non-work hours) to the Lord, too. All time is Christ's time.<br />* Practice mental (as opposed to silent) prayer throughout the day.<br />* Avoid time-wasting.<br />* 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.<br />* Renounce carelessness in all forms.</p><p>Let's all be alert, vigilant, on guard, and serious.</p><p>Next: <i>"On the Guard of Humility" (Book 3, Chapter 7) and "On Thinking Humbly of Oneself" (Book 1, Chapter 2)</i></p>