Jordan Peterson's Book, "12 Rules for Life." Rule 6 "Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world." A Biblical Critique.

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Podcast Title: Rules for Life: A Christian Critique of Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life

Episode Title: "Examining Rule 6: Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World"

Introduction: Welcome to the sixth episode of Rules for Life: A Christian Critique of Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life. Today, we’re delving into Rule 6: "Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world." This rule advises us to focus on rectifying our own shortcomings before turning our attention to criticizing the world around us. We'll explore how this idea resonates with the biblical teachings on personal responsibility, repentance, humility, and integrity, all of which are foundational to the Christian life.

Episode Overview: Jordan Peterson’s Rule 6 encourages individuals to take personal responsibility by addressing their own issues and living a life of order before pointing out the flaws in others or the world at large. This principle mirrors the teachings of Jesus which emphasize self-examination, repentance, and the pursuit of integrity.

In this episode, we will:

• Discuss the Biblical Call to Personal Responsibility: How Scripture instructs us to address our own sins and shortcomings.
• Explore the Christian Concept of Repentance: The importance of turning away from sin and seeking forgiveness.
• Examine the Role of Integrity in the Christian Life: How living with integrity can positively impact both our lives and the lives of others.
• Reflect on the Importance of Humility: Understanding the role of humility in personal growth and setting our own lives in order.

Key Biblical References:

1. Personal Responsibility and Self-Examination:
   • Matthew 7:3-5: "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye."
   • 2 Corinthians 13:5: "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves."
2. The Principle of Repentance:
   • Acts 3:19: "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord."
   • 1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
3. Living a Life of Integrity:
   • Proverbs 11:3: "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity."
   • Titus 2:7-8: "In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us."
4. Humility as a Foundation for Personal Growth:
   • Philippians 2:3-4: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in hu

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