Becoming Human
Core Teachings of Jesus
excerpts from the book by Brian Taylor
What
does it mean to “become human”? For Brian Taylor the key lies with the One who
lived closest to God, who saw the divine as the locus of daily life. “As we
follow Jesus, we will find that he helps us to become human, truly and fully
human,”he writes. “In his fellowship, we become the creatures that our Creator
intends us to be.”
It is
in Christ’s example that we step closest to the sacred—not by trying to rise
above our humanity, but rather by embracing who we are and finding God in life
as we live it now. Through his book Becoming Human, Taylor reflects
on Christ's teachings as they apply to us every day, in every situation, as
templates designed by God incarnate. They appear so basic—Become
Simple, Help the Poor, Wake Up, Be Yourself—yet in these simple teachings Jesus
offers us the way to new life.
Excerpts from Becoming Human
Become Simple
Spirituality offers the possibility
that we can actually become free from the destructive energy of a stressed-out
life. Spirituality promises a kind of simplicity in the midst of our complex
world.
Find the Way Forward
It is easy enough
to say “things will work out,” or “you’ll know what’s
right,” or “God will show
you the way.” All of these statements may be
true, but in the meantime, how do
we actively search for the best way
forward?
Trust in Jesus
Many spiritual seekers, genuine in their quest, cannot bring themselves to “believe in Jesus Christ” in the way that they think the church expects them to.
