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

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