The Spirit of God: BFG Handbook Chapter 10 Living in Truth for the New Evangelization

Discover the highlights of this chapter shaping the New Evangelization today: https://www.builtforgreatness.com/chapter-10-the-spirit-of-god/Chapter 10: The Spirit of GodTo be filled by the Spirit of God and embrace Oneness aCan you be still without temptation? To quiet your soul and attain suppleness bCan you be like a child? To be free of worldly views cCan you take the plank out of your own eye? To love all people and rule the country dCan you be without cleverness? To enter the opening and closing gate of Heaven eCan you live according to the Word of God? To understand the Word as taught by the Spirit fCan you hold back your own words? He created us gHe nurtures us He gives life without possessing hHe achieves without taking credit iHe leads without dominating jThis is the mystic virtue of the Spirit ka 1 Corinthians 6:17-20; Matthew 26:41; Psalm 46:10; John 17:20-24; b Psalm 131:1-2; c Matthew 7:4-5; d Matthew 23:1-7; e John 1:1-2; 1 John 2:5; Luke 11:28; Genesis 28:17; f 1 Corinthians 2:13-14; g Genesis 1:24-2; 1 Peter 1:23-25; John 4:10-14; h 2 Corinthians 6:10; i John 8:54; Hebrews 5:5; j Psalm 9:8; k John 3:5-6; Romans 5:15.This briefing document summarizes the key themes of Chapter 10: "The Spirit of God" from the Christian Edition of the Tao Te Ching, aligning with the BFG Movement’s framework: RESTORE, RENEWAL, and RESPOND. RESTORE focuses on spiritual truths through the Spirit of God. Using introspective questions and biblical parallels, the chapter guides readers toward Spirit-filled living. It highlights qualities such as stillness, humility, childlike trust, selfless love, and alignment with God's Word. True restoration embodies these virtues, mirroring God’s nature: "He created us," "nurtures us," "gives life without possessing," "achieves without taking credit," and "leads without dominating." This "mystic virtue of the Spirit" is key to restoring a right relationship with God.RENEWAL applies the Trinitarian Method (M.A.P.). Mindset involves cultivating stillness, humility, self-reflection, love, alignment with God’s Word, and restraint in speech. Aim translates these into goals, and Practice offers concrete steps like prayer, scripture study, generosity, and servant leadership. These practices reinforce Spirit-led living.RESPOND urges engagement in holiness and interfaith dialogue, drawing parallels with Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Shared truths—like humility, wisdom, and selfless love—unite believers. The call to acContact us at [email protected]