Spiritual Formation

A brief summary of a section of today's sermon.

Anti-spiritual formation rhetoric is alive and kicking again among some Adventists. Which is crazy given the fact that "spiritual formation" is synonymous with character development something very prominent in the writings of Ellen White.

We form ourselves spiritually by our habits. One of the most positive habits we can embrace is meditation. Of course, meditation can also be one of the most negative habits as well depending on the focus of our meditation.

Listening to others speak is a form of meditation. Listening to Rush Limbaugh and others of his ilk on the left and right fuels our anger, frustration, suspicion and discontent. In other words listening to Rush is a choice to expose ourselves to spiritual erosion at best. Rush is toxic. So don't listen.  In the words of Psalm One, "Don't sit in the seat of mockers."

Rather meditate on God's law--i.e. God's beautiful words, the totality of divine revelation. This will form your soul in a positive way. It will lead to a sweeter, richer life and witness.