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Escaping the Love of Comfort and Safety

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Feb 9, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Baxter's Heavenly Focus

  • Richard Baxter, a 17th-century pastor, suffered lifelong pain but found solace in heaven’s hope.
  • He developed a habit of meditating on heaven's glory for 30 minutes daily, which profoundly impacted his ministry.
ADVICE

Focus on the Eternal

  • Set your mind on heavenly things daily, just like Richard Baxter and the Apostle Paul recommended.
  • Dwell on the future and anticipate the glory to come.
INSIGHT

Freedom in Hope

  • Dwelling on heaven's hope doesn't make one earthly useless; it frees them.
  • Those secure in their destiny are free to take risks for love and ignore earthly treasures.
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