IC.14-The Imitation of Christ, 14—Bearing Injuries / Christ’s Obedience

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/ic-14-the-imitation-of-christ-14/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p>Today's podcast (12 minutes) comes from "Bearing Injuries is the Proof of True Patience" (Book 3, Chapter 19) and "On Christ's Obedience to the Father" (Book 3, Chapter 13).</p><p><strong>Scriptures</strong>: Rom 8:17-18; Heb 12:4; 2 Tim 2:5; Luke 18:27; John 15:9-10; Ps 18:42; Jas 2:20; 1 Sam 16:21; Ezek 20:17; Gen 2:7   <p><strong>Application questions</strong>:</p> <ol> <li>Do I react differently when wronged or inconvenienced by a pleasing person? Or am I indifferent as to who it is that wrongs me?2. Do I agree with à Kempis that &quot;If you refuse to suffer, you will be refused the crown&quot;?3. Do I tend to see injuries and inconveniences positively -- as opportunities to grow in humility, or negatively -- situations merely to be endured?4. Do I submit to those over me (parents, teachers, the government or government workers, leaders), or do I tend to put up a fight?5. In the course of my life, can I say that Christ's humility is overcoming my pride?</li> </ol> <p>Next meditation: <i>&quot;On Obedience &amp; Submission&quot; and &quot;On Earthly Affections&quot; (Book 1, Chapters 9 and 6)</i></p></p>