{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Myth of Rules Versus Relationship\u00a0 | Spiritual Formation with Brian Delamont (Ep. 210)","description":"Are you naturally a rule-follower, or do you tend to balk at rules? Brian Delamont joins co-hosts Keane and Heather for a conversation about how God\u2019s commands are given in the context of relationship and for our flourishing.  \u201cWe\u2019re created by God to be flourishing and to be in relationship with Him. If we go back to God\u2019s original creation, if we go to the garden, in His perfect design God gives us guardrails.\u201d - Brian \u201cThere\u2019s a difference between blind or obligatory compliance and truly joyful obedience.\u201d - Heather Genesis 2:16-17 Deuteronomy 5:32-33 \u201cWe become the rulemakers rather than actually living in the good things that God has for us.\u201d - Brian Romans 2:1 \u201cIf in following the commands that God has given us, we are portraying a life that is boring or [...] condemning of others, then we\u2019re not actually perpetuating the reality of who God is and our relationship with Him.\u201d - Heather Romans 2:14 \u201cGod\u2019s kindness is intended to lead us to repentance. Do we show that to other people, or do we show contempt for the way that God shows kindness to those people compared to how He shows kindness to us?\u201d - Keane Titus 2:11-13 \u201cWe do say \u2018no\u2019 to some things because by saying \u2018no\u2019 to those things, it helps us to live the way that God wants us to live right here, right now, in this present age. Yet, we also know we are waiting for more.\u201d - Brian \u201cGod is calling me deeper into knowing Him, and part of knowing Him is obeying Him.\u201d - Heather Luke 11:37-46 John 14:15-18 \u201cJesus is asking the Father to send the very power and insight and discernment and understanding we need to keep His commands by sending His Holy Spirit to live in us and guide us into all truth.\u201d - Brian \u201cWhat is actually so distinct about the rules that God gives [...] is that they are about relationship.\u201d - Heather \u201cWe\u2019re not just made to follow these rules; these rules were made in order to help us.\u201d - Keane Galatians 5:22-23 Deuteronomy 6:4-9 \u201cWhat He wants us to do is what He knows is for our good, and that is to be infused with His Word.\u201d - Brian Deuteronomy 5:12-13  February Reflection: How do I see God when I think about rule-following - disappointment or lenience? How do I see myself in relationship to God - earning God\u2019s favor or leaning on His grace? What\u2019s changing our lives:  Keane: Using more features of Obsidian Heather: Hosting hygge activities Brian: Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard  Weekly Spotlight:  Non-teaching roles We\u2019d love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https:\/\/teachbeyond.org\/podcast  Learn about TeachBeyond: https:\/\/teachbeyond.org\/ ","author_name":"Transformed &amp; Transformational","author_url":"http:\/\/transformedandtransformational.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40247560\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40247560"}