The Rule of Life

To assist us in fulfilling our purpose, we strive to follow the Rule of Life of the Order. Its purpose is to help us define and follow a discipline which leads to growth in Jesus Christ and the ministry to which He has called us. The Rule of Life of The International Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL), is not a legal code, rather it is intended to be a guideline and a wholesome pattern for our lives and ministry.

OF PERSONAL DEVOTION

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship” (Romans 12:1).

1. To be a disciple of Jesus.
2. To read and trust in Scripture daily.
3. To be transformed in Prayer.
4. To listen deeply to the Holy Spirit.
5. To become and remain whole in body, mind and spirit.

WE CHOOSE to be transformed into the likeness of God in Christ by welcoming the presence and work of His Holy Spirit within us.

WE CHOOSE to cultivate intimacy with God through prayer, to be nourished daily by His Word and to trust and obey God’s will and wisdom as revealed in Holy Scripture.

WE CHOOSE to develop health of body, mind, soul and spirit in response to God’s mercy.

OF COMMUNAL LIFE IN CHRIST

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42).

1. To share fully in the life of our local church.
2. To participate in a Healing Community.
3. To take opportunities to join in Healing Classes, Retreats and Conferences.
4. To use our gifts to build up the Body of Christ.
5. To exercise our Healing Ministry by attending healing services and praying for the sick in our communities.

WE CHOOSE to grow closer to our brothers and sisters in our OSL Communities and participate fully in the common life we have in OSL.

WE CHOOSE to avail ourselves of the healing ministries of our brothers and sisters in OSL through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

OF COMMITMENT TO THE HEALING MINISTRY

“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18).

1. To acknowledge that Healing comes through the Triune God as revealed in Jesus Christ.
2. To accept God’s gifting to pray for healing, anywhere, anytime, for anyone.
3. To be prepared in mind, body and spirit through the armor that God provides.
4. To be willing and able to share testimony of and witness to God’s healing power.
5. To accept and minister with the authority and power that Jesus bestows upon us.

WE CHOOSE to use God’s gifts to bless, to risk, to explore, to grow, to value and treasure what God has given us through the touch from the Holy Spirit.

WE CHOOSE to carry out the Ministry of Healing, which is the founding gift and calling of Jesus, to our Order.

OF RESPONSIBILITY TO THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF ST. LUKE THE PHYSICIAN  (OSL)

“I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first…He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (Revelation 2:19 & 29).

1. To live in a way consistent with the Emblem and Motto of OSL.
2. To teach and minister in a way consistent with our vision and mission.
3. To give to and promote OSL.
4. To pray for the leadership in OSL.
5. To discern and renew our membership annually.

WE CHOOSE to promote and support the ministry of The International Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) with our time, our talent and our treasure; to be faithful in prayer for the leadership and activities of OSL.