Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
by Donald Whitney
Silence & Solitude…for the purpose of godliness: Chapter 10
Silence & Solitude Explained
Ø Silence: the voluntary and temporary abstention from speaking so that certain spiritual goals might be sought.
Ø Solitude: the voluntary and temporary withdrawal to privacy for spiritual purposes.
3 Principles
Ø Think of silence and solitude as the counter-balance to the discipline of mutual fellowship.
Ø Silence and solitude are often practiced together.
Ø Our culture conditions us to be comfortable with noise and crowds.
Reasons for Silence & Solitude
Ø To Follow Jesus’ Example
Ø To Minimize Distractions in Prayer
Ø To Express Worship to God
Ø To Express Faith in God
Ø To Seek Salvation/Deliverance of the Lord
Ø To Be Physically and Spiritually Restored
Ø To Regain a Spiritual Perspective
Ø To Seek the Will of God
Ø To Learn Control of the Tongue
Ø Silence & Solitude help connect us to the other disciplines.
Suggestions for Silence & Solitude
Ø “Minute Retreats”
Ø A Goal of Daily Silence & Solitude
Ø Getting Away
Ø Special Places
Ø Trading Off Daily Responsibilities
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