Disciplines of the Spirit V: When Commitment Becomes Idolatrous, 1960 Oct 30
Thurman, Howard, 1900-1981
In this fifth lecture in the Disciplines of the Spirit series, Howard Thurman discusses the propensity to idolize perfection in our commitments. When we worship our commitment rather than that which we are committed, we give up the ability to be influenced by the vitality, power, and dynamism of that to which we are committed. This is especially true of our moral commitments which, when idolized, violates our experience of the living God.
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test_394-003_A
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300000445318
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MSS 394
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394-003_A.mp3
Title
Disciplines of the Spirit V: When Commitment Becomes Idolatrous, 1960 Oct 30
Creator
Date Created
October 30, 1960
Language
English
Description
In this fifth lecture in the Disciplines of the Spirit series, Howard Thurman discusses the propensity to idolize perfection in our commitments. When we worship our commitment rather than that which we are committed, we give up the ability to be influenced by the vitality, power, and dynamism of that to which we are committed. This is especially true of our moral commitments which, when idolized, violates our experience of the living God.
Author(s) of Description
Halyard, ShaCarolyn
Content Type
Audio
Content Genre
lectures
Extent
35:22 min
32.31 MB
Keyword(s)
commitment
idolatry
Subject - Topic/Names
Subject - Geographic
Subject - Time Period
Related Material
Series Title
Disciplines of the Spirit
Title [Parent Work/Source]
Howard Thurman audiovisual collection
Sublocation
Box 1
Rights Statement
Reproduced with the permission of the Thurman Family. Further reproduction, distribution, public display, or other re-use of any content beyond a fair use as codified in section 107 of US Copyright Law or other applicable privilege requires permission from the Thurman Family.
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Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
Sort Date
1960
