Spiritual Discipline of Selectivity
In the world, but not of the world
Called out of the world A- Abraham B- Moses C- Ruth D- Elijah and Elisha
Called into the world: A- Joseph B- Daniel C- Esther
Godly Home
Wilderness Was Important to Jesus
Love God. Take Time, preferably outdoors.
Food Moral issues? Customs? Building Bridges Be teachable
Dress Moral issues? Customs? Building Bridges Whom do I seek to please?
Money, Consumerism Mine or God’s? Who is master, me or the money? Building Bridges Give as to Jesus
Career Serve God Love others Change? Take Jesus to work with you
Sports and Exercise Motivation? Time? Bridges? Love God and others All my strength
Politics What is my call? My influence? Clear eyes? Build bridges, or burn them?
Friendship Faith on solid ground? Who are my friends? Why? Influence? Negative or positive? Spiritual support?
If it were true, would it be good? Entertainment If it were true, would it be good? From Philippians 4:8: Is it true (that is, does it teach a truth? Is it honorable? Is it right? Is it pure?
Is it lovely? It is of good repute? Is there any excellence? Is there any praise? Would Jesus watch/read/play this?
Good judgment, but not judges