False Christian teachings, trends….
Summary of the above section: when affliction comes, whatever it is, and though you feel much pain; cry to God, seek lawful ways to be delivered (via prayer, abiding in His word…); and do not murmur, repine, fret, vex yourself, nor permit tumultuousness of spirit, fear, or discouragement to destabilize and distract you; or rebellion to set you in opposition to God
Contentment is a blessing bestowed by the New Covenant and its promises; all believers may partake of all the blessings of this covenant – Burroughs clarifies the knowledge, understandings, conduct…via which one might arrive at contentment…The doctrine contained in Phil. 4:11 is that it is the duty, glory and excellence of a Christian to be well-skilled in the mystery of Christian contentment
It is necessary for Christian maturity, to learn biblical meditation; the word may therein be applied to your life, furthering the sanctification process
This post focuses on the concept of Christian meditation from Dr. Donald S. Whitney’s book: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
Memorization of scripture is foundational to meditating upon it, according to Donald S. Whitney
Pastor John Wagner defines world and worldliness and explains how Satan uses that to lead Christians away from God towards destruction
Donald Whitney explains how silence and solitude are personal spiritual disciplines that aid in growth in godliness
Jamie Balmet asked Donald Whitney 3 questions about the spiritual disciplines and one about praying through the Bible
Encouragement and direction about spiritual disciplines from Donald S. Whitney’s book with a 3 minute video introduction to him