The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Week 7: Part Two, Chapter 6 — Practice Two: Simplicity
Read Part Two, Chapter 6 of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Key passages: Matthew 6:19–34; Luke 12:15–21
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Comer argues that the clutter of our schedules and the clutter of our stuff are deeply related — both are symptoms of a disordered desire for more. Read these questions with that connection in mind.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Comer defines simplicity not as minimalism for aesthetics, but as the intentional clearing away of anything that keeps you from loving God and neighbor with your whole self. How is that definition broader — or more challenging — than you expected?
2.He argues that the complexity of modern life is not just a logistical problem but a spiritual one — each commitment, possession, and option we add is a demand on our attention and energy. What areas of your life feel most cluttered right now: your schedule, your digital life, your finances, your possessions?
3.Comer points to Jesus' teaching on money and anxiety in Matthew 6 — "You cannot serve both God and money" — and connects it directly to simplicity. Why is the accumulation of wealth and stuff so spiritually dangerous, in Jesus' view? Do you find that warning credible in your own experience?