The Words of Reverends Baughman |
Where Am I?
(Or anybody else too.)
This is a handy roadmap to restoration (perfection), compliments of Dr. Jim Baughman. Map reading lessons are available.
Original Natural Desire |
Fallen Nature (Misdirected Original Natural Desire) |
Misdirected Desire (Deviant Attitudes) |
Misdirected Action (Deviant Behaviors) |
Redirected Desire (Virtuous Attitudes ) |
Desire for self-perfection and knowledge (required for 1st Blessing) |
Taking one's own point of view over and above someone else's, especially God's |
Complaint Envy Criticism Disbelief Accusation Resentment Arrogance Defiance |
Deception Falsehood Slander Lies Cheating Treachery Rebellion |
Gratitude Appreciation Respect, Faith Forgiveness Mercy, Honesty Truthfulness Humility EMPATHY |
Desire for sexual love (required for 2nd Blessing) |
Leaving one's proper position of responsibility in relationship to others. |
Irresponsibility, Laziness, Sloth, Impatience, Betrayal, Lust |
Recklessness, Despair, Seduction, Treason, Disloyalty, Infidelity, Fornication, Adultery, Homosexuality |
Responsibility Diligence Patience, Hope, Fortitude, Loyalty, Fidelity, Chastity, Purity, Filial Piety, Courage |
Desire for authority, order and dominion (required for extended 2nd Blessing) |
Reversing the order of dominion and authority in relationship to others. |
Contempt, Haughtiness, Hatred, Rage, Disdain, Intolerance, Discrimination, Malice |
Exploitation, Intimidation, Violence, Murder, Tyranny, Prejudice, Vengeance |
Compassion, Obedience, Kindness, Love, Tolerance, Understanding, Service |
Desire for material things, prosperity, wealth and health (required for 3rd Blessing) |
Multiplying evil in human affairs and the created environment |
Self justification, Dissension, Carelessness Negligence Abusiveness Gluttony Covetousness Greed |
Gossip Tempting others into sin, Collusion, Conspiracy, Sedition, Vandalism, Abuse, of things, Substance abuse, Robbery, Extortion |
Repentance Self-reflection Praise Honor toward others Righteousness Stewardship Care Sensitivity Restraint Moderation Benevolence Generosity |
This is not a roadmap of the physical plane, but of the realm of heart and the measurements are in terms of distance back to the ideal
Directions: Start from the bottom up, accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative!
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