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Matthew Spiritual Disciplines

48 illustrations — Practices for spiritual growth tied to scripture

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Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: Augustine on Rest in God

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Rest in God

Psalm 62:1Universalrest in Godpeace

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Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: Meister Eckhart on Detachment

Teaching on Simplicity from Meister Eckhart: Meister Eckhart on Detachment

Matthew 16:24-25Universaldetachmentfreedom

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: Athanasius: The Life of Anthony as Model

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius: The Life of Anthony as Model

Mark 1:35UniversalAnthonysolitude as preparation

Spiritual Discipline

Scripture Meditation: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture

1 Corinthians 13:1-3UniversalScripturelove

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

Matthew 6:19-21Universalintentional livingspending

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Fasting: Desert Fathers: Fasting as Spiritual Combat

Teaching on Fasting from Evagrius Ponticus: Desert Fathers: Fasting as Spiritual Combat

Daniel 1:12-16Universalspiritual warfaredesert tradition

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Solitude and Silence: Abba Anthony: The Father of Monasticism

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Anthony: Abba Anthony: The Father of Monasticism

Matthew 4:1-2Universalsolitudedesert

Spiritual Discipline

Prayer: John Chrysostom on Prayer as Conversation

Teaching on Prayer from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Prayer as Conversation

Ephesians 6:18Universalconversational prayeraccessibility

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: Chrysostom on Fasting from Sin

Teaching on Fasting from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Fasting from Sin

Isaiah 58:3-7Universalholistic fastingsin

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: The Rule of Benedict: Welcoming Christ in Guests

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict: Welcoming Christ in Guests

Matthew 25:35-40Universalhospitalitywelcoming

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: Cyprian on Caring for the Sick During Plague

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on Caring for the Sick During Plague

Matthew 25:36Universalplaguecaring for sick

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: Thomas a Kempis on Inward Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis on Inward Simplicity

Matthew 6:22Universalsingle-mindednessinterior simplicity

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: Francis of Assisi: Serving the Lepers

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Francis of Assisi: Francis of Assisi: Serving the Lepers

Matthew 25:40Universalserving the poorlepers

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: John Wesley and Methodical Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from John Wesley: John Wesley and Methodical Fasting

Matthew 9:15UniversalfastingMethodist tradition

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: John Cassian on Serving with Right Intention

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from John Cassian: John Cassian on Serving with Right Intention

Matthew 6:1-4Universalhidden serviceintention

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living

Teaching on Simplicity from George Fox: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living

Matthew 5:37Universalplain livinghonesty

Spiritual Discipline

Scripture Meditation: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Hilary of Poitiers: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity

John 1:1-3UniversalTrinitytheological reading

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything

Teaching on Simplicity from Abba Anthony: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything

Matthew 19:21Universalrenunciationfreedom

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: The Shepherd of Hermas on Fasting and Charity

Teaching on Fasting from Hermas: The Shepherd of Hermas on Fasting and Charity

Isaiah 58:6-7Universalfasting and charitygenerosity

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Worship: Irenaeus on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving

Teaching on Worship from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving

1 Corinthians 11:23-26UniversalEucharistthanksgiving

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: The Cell Will Teach You Everything

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Moses: The Cell Will Teach You Everything

Psalm 46:10Universalsolitudesilence

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: Desert Fathers: Radical Simplicity of Life

Teaching on Simplicity from Desert Fathers: Desert Fathers: Radical Simplicity of Life

Matthew 6:25-34Universalradical simplicitypossessions

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Service and Hospitality: The Rule of Benedict on Serving the Sick

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict on Serving the Sick

Matthew 25:36Universalcaring for sickinfirmarian

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: Augustine on Ordered Love

Teaching on Simplicity from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Ordered Love

Matthew 6:33Universalordered lovepriorities