Semper Ubi Sub Ubi

Some Beeke for good measure

While reading Ryle today, it occurred to me that I had meant to post some questions for self-reflection that Joel Beeke includes in his chapter "Cultivating Holiness" in the book, Puritan Reformed Spirituality.

Develop a scriptural formula for holy living. Here is one possibility drawn from 1 Corinthians. When hesitant over a course of action, ask yourself:

• Does this glorify God? (1 Cor. 10:31)
• Is this consistent with the lordship of Christ? (1 Cor. 7:23)
• Is this consistent with biblical examples? (1 Cor. 11:1)
• Is this lawful and beneficial for me - spirtually, mentally, physically? (1 Cor. 6:9-12)
• Does this help others positively and not hurt others unnecessarily? (1 Cor. 10:33, 8:13)
• Does this bring me under any enslaving power? (1 Cor. 6:12)

Let Scripture be your compass to guide you in cultivating holiness, in making life's decisions, and in encountering the high waves of personal affliction.

Helpful words for living... may my mind be attuned to such so that the enumerated list is not a burden, but a joy to use as a guide.