Starting a new book

          I recently received a new book while in Indiana. It is called Integrated Lives by Dale Stoll. I'm currently two chapters in and I believe it is already an amazing read. The quote I want to blog on right now is this:

          "We do not break the laws of God; we break ourselves on them. If you leap from a tenth-story window, you will not break the law of gravitation, you will only illustrate it."

          What an amazing quote!  I am reminded of how often Biblical principles fall into line with Masters (crazy, I know. Its like we"re a Bible-based program). In Masters, we have all these rules set down. But they shouldn't be considered rules to harm you. They sshouldn't even be considered "rules". A student comes to the program knowing  exactly what is expected: no dating, no bad movies, etc. So technically, these rules are self-inflicted. They are voluntary. Like a fast. A student gives up these things to find God. Just like in this quote, the rules are in place so that the STUDENT doesnt get broken, not the rules. Who cares about the rules, the student is what matters. The rules are set to protect the student, not hinder them. When someone chooses to break the rules, they are hurting themselves, not the rules. The rules just written words, they cannot be harmed. This is why rules are made: to protect people. What an inspiring thought! If we could embrace that simple fact, how much easier it would be to not only stay within the rules but go beyond them! For example, instead refraining from R movies, we also choose to say "ya know, that  PG13 isnt so good either". What a REVOLUTION we would stir up in our generation!