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John Mark Comer Teachings

Simplicity of Heart | Simplicity E2

Feb 10, 2023
39:34

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Quick takeaways

  • Simplicity is about choosing a deep life over a simple one, a life of focus rather than distraction.
  • Excessive possessions can become distractions, draining our mental energy and robbing us of valuable time, emphasizing the need to simplify our lives and reduce clutter.

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Simplicity as a Path to the Holy Center

The podcast episode explores the concept of simplicity as a way to reconnect with the center of our being and find peace. It emphasizes the need to simplify our lives in order to counter the complexities and distractions of the modern world. The speaker highlights the importance of focusing on the deep life rather than the shallow one, and the choice between a life of focus and a life of distraction. Referring to various psychological and spiritual perspectives, the episode delves into the idea of integrating our subpersonalities and finding alignment around a center. It also emphasizes the biblical concept of the soul, discussing the biblical theology of the soul as encompassing our entire being. The episode encourages listeners to seek God's kingdom and prioritize His presence and pleasure in their lives, while cautioning against an obsessive attachment to material possessions and the deceitfulness of wealth.

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