Can You Hear It?

Principle 15 “A man submits to an authority beyond himself.”

The knight follows his soul into the next manhood step of transparency and prepares for the last stage of manhood, which is transcendency.

I. The soul guides by: A. Providing a reason for making good decisions. (Motivation) B. Suggesting that some of the finer things of life should be appreciated. (Refreshment) C. Encouraging an involvement in relationships. (Intimacy)

I. The soul guides by: D. Blessing a committed relationship with one lover. (Soul Mate) E. Recognizing the importance of values. (Standards) F. Creating priorities. (Focus) G. Giving meaning to one’s personal life. (Perspective)

I. The soul guides by: H. Providing comfort as life’s tough questions are dealt with. (Perseverance) I. Expecting a life dream or mission. (Calling) J. Cleaning up the mess created by the shadow. (Forgiveness) K. Recognizing how God is a part of life. (Spirituality)

“But the Lord is in His holy Temple “But the Lord is in His holy Temple. Let all the earth be silent before Him.” Habakkuk 2:20

II. The soul creates an opportunity for a man’s transparency by: A. Actively quieting the shadow’s self-focus and desire for ease and comfort. B. Assisting in clarifying the decision to sacrifice one’s self. C. Sensitizing him to the significant needs of others.

II. The soul creates an opportunity for a man’s transparency by: D. Giving strength to guide his instincts for a greater good. E. Solidifying his core so that he can take a leap into the unknown.

“Whatever is at the center of our life will be the source of our security, guidance, wisdom, and power.” Stephen Covey

II. The soul creates an opportunity for a man’s transparency by: F. Helping to strengthen his core, as a result of his sacrificial actions, thereby enabling a stronger knight to emerge. G. Providing a life theme that encourages him to extend himself by going outside of his usual pattern.

II. The soul creates an opportunity for a man’s transparency by: H. Assisting in the proper selection of armor, so that a new challenge can be met. I. Resolving his chain mail history, so that the strength of his core can be fully mobilized. J. Contributing to an optimistic attitude and developing perseverance for the difficult task at hand.

II. The soul creates an opportunity for a man’s transparency by: K. Recognizing that a life determined by faith, and not by sight, is needed.

III. The soul prepares the man for transcendency by: A. Having pre-decided who/what he was going to put his faith in regarding the ending of his forest existence. B. Comforting his anxiety. C. Limiting his denial of the eventuality of his death.

III. The soul prepares the man for transcendency by: D. Assisting him in living out his mission for as long as he has time on this earth. E. Providing wisdom and affirmation to leave as his legacy. F. Creating a sense of meaning for the pain and feelings of helplessness that are part of his dying process.

III. The soul prepares the man for transcendency by: G. Sharing his faith with others. H. Teaching a Christian to expect an eternal relationship with God and perfection.