My favorite chapter so far in Living for God's Glory is Chapter 15 - Sanctification in Puritan Practice. Dr. Beeke has distilled wisdom from the Puritans to help us in the sanctification process. When we consider how to live as Christians, holiness may not be the first word that comes to mind, but it should be. Rather than meaning "holier-than-thou", holiness should be the desire and fruit of a believer. "A holy life should emanate from joy in the Lord, not negative drudgery. The idea that holiness requires a gloomy disposition is a tragic distortion of Scripture, for Scripture asserts that those who cultivate holiness experience true joy." (pg. 214)
Dr. Beeke offers some good questions to ask ourselves in regard to holy living:
Dr. Beeke offers some good questions to ask ourselves in regard to holy living:
When hesitating over a course of action, ask yourself the following questions based on 1 Corinthians:
1. Does this glorify God? (1 Cor. 10:31)
2. Is this consistent with the lordship of Christ? (1 Cor. 7:23)
3. Is this consistent with biblical examples? (1 Cor. 11:1)
4. Is this lawful and beneficial for me - spiritually, mentally, and physically? (1 Cor. 6:9-12)
5. Does this help others positively and not hurt others unnecessarily? (1 Cor. 10:33; 8:13)
6. Does this bring me under any enslaving power? (1 Cor. 6:12)Living For God's Glory - An Introduction to Calvinism, Joel R. Beeke, Reformation Trust, pg.212
That is excellent isn't it?
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Colossians 1:28-29
Gospel-driven Disciples
Persis, thank you for sharing this. I am so ready to read this book!
ReplyDeleteExcellent questions to ask ourselves!
Fantastic! This book sounds so great.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post and questions! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, Persis. I can tell that my book will be heavily marked. :)
ReplyDeleteI have got to get this book! Thanks Persis for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat questions, Persis! Thanks so much! :)
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