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John Mark Comer Teachings

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry | Unhurrying with a Rule of Life E1

Nov 25, 2022
44:31

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  • Hurry is the enemy of spiritual life, leading to chronic anger, anxiety, loneliness, burnout, and more.
  • Hurry sabotages our ability to both receive and give love, hindering compassion and care for others.

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Hurry as the Great Enemy of Spiritual Life

Hurry is identified as the great enemy of spiritual life by Dallas Willard, who emphasizes the importance of eliminating hurry from one's life. The speaker initially doubts this concept but gradually comes to agree that hurry is the root cause of various societal issues, such as chronic anger, anxiety, loneliness, burnout, and more. The detrimental effects of hurry on the soul are discussed, leading to the conclusion that slowing down and simplifying one's life is crucial to cultivating love and compassion.

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