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Power in Stillness: BFG Handbook Chapter 15 Igniting the New Evangelization
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We explore the fascinating intersection of Taoist wisdom and Christian theology through the lens of the Built for Greatness, Built for God (BFG) movement. This deep dive examines how finding power in stillness connects us to divine wisdom and transforms our spiritual practice.
• Examining the BFG handbook's reinterpretation of the Tao Te Ching through a Christian perspective
• Unpacking six key qualities of spiritual wisdom: carefulness, watchfulness, courtesy, yielding, simplicity, and non-revealing
• Understanding how stillness allows clarity to emerge, like muddy water settling to become clear
• Exploring how releasing self-fulfillment paradoxically leads to greater presence and freedom
• Breaking down the MAP framework (Mindset, Aim, Practice) for spiritual renewal
• Discovering spiritual parallels across Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism
• Considering practical ways to foster interfaith dialogue and understanding
Consider incorporating moments of quiet reflection into your daily life to shift your perspective and discover new insights. Even small moments of stillness can make a profound difference in your spiritual journey.
Chapter 15: Power in Stillness
The chosen are most profound and subtle a
Their wisdom is measureless
We cannot discover its depth
All we can do is describe their appearance
Careful, like men crossing thin ice b
Watchful, like men waiting for their master c
Courteous, like a guest d
Yielding, like melting ice e
Simple, like an uncarved block of wood f
Open-minded, like a widespread valley g
Non-revealing, like muddy water h
Who can be still while the muddy water clears?
It is in stillness that the mind becomes clear i
Who can be calm and yet persist?
It is in stillness that the right action arises
Men of God do not need to be self-fulfilled j
Since they have no desire to be self-fulfilled
They can live in the present moment
a Ecclesiastes 7:23-25; 1 Kings 4:29-34; b Ephesians 5:15-17; Luke 21:34; 1 Corinthians 8:9; c Luke 12:35-40; d Luke 14:10-11; e Psalm 1:1-3; f 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; g Isaiah 40:4; Psalm 23:4; Matthew 7:7-8; h Numbers 5:16-31; Proverbs 25:26; John 8:54; Matthew 7:6; i Psalm 46:10; Psalm 37:7-8; Luke 8:24-25; j 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Galatians 5:16-18;
Chapters
1. Introducing the BFG Movement (00:00:00)
2. Profiles of the Chosen: Key Spiritual Qualities (00:02:29)
3. The Power of Stillness and Renewal (00:08:27)
4. MAP Framework: Mindset, Aim, Practice (00:15:08)
5. Interfaith Connections: Universal Spiritual Truths (00:17:47)
6. Final Reflections on Power Through Stillness (00:23:44)
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