The Ten Commandments by Emmet Fox, Chapter Four, I Am that I Am
In Chapter 4, "I Am That I Am," Emmet Fox dives into what he considers the most important psychological discovery in history: the "Name" of God. When Moses asks God for His name at the Burning Bush, the answer isn't a traditional noun; it’s a statement of Being.
For Fox, this isn't just an ancient story—it is the Master Key to your personal power.
1. The Power of the "I AM"
Fox explains that whenever you say "I am," you are using the name of God and tapping into the creative power of the Universe.
The Decree: "I AM" is the announcement of Being. It is the only way a self-conscious entity can identify itself.
The Law: Whatever you attach to the words "I am," you are essentially inviting into your life with the force of Law.
The Error: Most people use this power against themselves. They say, "I am tired," "I am broke," or "I am sick," and then wonder why those conditions persist. Fox argues that by doing this, you are actually "decreeing" those states into existence.
2. The Burning Bush: Fire Without Consumption
Fox provides a beautiful metaphysical interpretation of the bush that burned but was not consumed:
The Symbolism: The "Fire" is the Divine Spirit or the Life Force.
The Lesson: When you identify with your spiritual nature (the "I AM"), you have unlimited energy and life that does not "burn out" or deplete you.
The Application: Stress and exhaustion come from identifying with the "Egyptian" (material) self. When you shift to the "I AM" consciousness, you tap into a source of power that sustains itself effortlessly.
3. "That" Which You Are
The phrase "I Am That I Am" is often confusing. Fox breaks it down like this:
The First "I AM": Your pure, unconditioned Spiritual Self.
The "THAT": The specific quality you want to manifest (Health, Peace, Abundance).
The Second "I AM": Your manifestation in the world.
The Formula: If you want to be healthy, you must say (and feel), "I AM (the Spirit) is THAT (Health) which I AM (manifesting)."
4. Reclaiming Your Identity
Fox insists that your real name is not what is on your birth certificate; your real name is "I AM." He suggests we stop "adulterating" this name with negative adjectives.
Fox’s Rule: "Never say anything about yourself that you do not want to see manifested in your body or your affairs."
5. The "I AM" as a Shield
In this chapter, Fox teaches that when you are faced with a problem, the fastest way out is to retreat into the "I AM."
When the world shouts "You are in trouble," you silently answer, "I AM that I AM." * This isn't just "positive thinking"; it is a "re-identification." You are reminding yourself that you are a child of God, and therefore, the problem (which is "Egyptian") has no power over the "I AM."
Practical Takeaway: The "I AM" Vigil
Fox challenges the reader to watch their speech and thought for 24 hours. Every time you catch yourself starting a sentence with "I am..." followed by something negative, stop mid-sentence and pivot. Replace it with a Divine quality.
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