Why Be Self-Disiciplined
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God.
2 Timothy 2:15
Concerning disciplined living, Richard Shelley Taylor writes, “Disciplined character belongs to the person who achieves balance by bringing all his faculties and powers under control…. He resolutely faces his duty. He is governed by a sense of responsibility. He has inward resources and personal reserves which are the wonder of weaker souls. He brings adversity under tribute, and compels it to serve him.”
The Lord uses only the disciplined mind to think clearly, understand His Word, and present its truth effectively to the world. Only the disciplined mind consistently discerns truth from error. And only the disciplined Christian is a good testimony, within the church and before the world.
Simply stated, self–discipline is obedience to God’s Word and willingness to submit everything in life to His will, for His ultimate glory.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 203). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: How can you please God? How can you present yourself worthy of His approval? By being faithful in obeying his commands. God desires obedience above all things from us. And in order to obey his commands, we must study and understand them. This requires diligent self-discipline in practicing spiritual disciplines for our spiritual growth.
Applications: Set up schedules for your spiritual disciplines. Set aside specific times for quiet time devotional study, for scripture memorization, for group fellowship and bible study. Set goals and timetables for progressing through and accomplishing these tasks. Be faithful and accountable to maintain these disciplines so that you can discern God's truth and glorify Him with your obedience.
Prayer Subjects: Pray for diligence in studying Gods commands. Pray for strength and perseverance to maintain spiritual disciplines as a high priority in my life.
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2 Timothy 2:15
Concerning disciplined living, Richard Shelley Taylor writes, “Disciplined character belongs to the person who achieves balance by bringing all his faculties and powers under control…. He resolutely faces his duty. He is governed by a sense of responsibility. He has inward resources and personal reserves which are the wonder of weaker souls. He brings adversity under tribute, and compels it to serve him.”
The Lord uses only the disciplined mind to think clearly, understand His Word, and present its truth effectively to the world. Only the disciplined mind consistently discerns truth from error. And only the disciplined Christian is a good testimony, within the church and before the world.
Simply stated, self–discipline is obedience to God’s Word and willingness to submit everything in life to His will, for His ultimate glory.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 203). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: How can you please God? How can you present yourself worthy of His approval? By being faithful in obeying his commands. God desires obedience above all things from us. And in order to obey his commands, we must study and understand them. This requires diligent self-discipline in practicing spiritual disciplines for our spiritual growth.
Applications: Set up schedules for your spiritual disciplines. Set aside specific times for quiet time devotional study, for scripture memorization, for group fellowship and bible study. Set goals and timetables for progressing through and accomplishing these tasks. Be faithful and accountable to maintain these disciplines so that you can discern God's truth and glorify Him with your obedience.
Prayer Subjects: Pray for diligence in studying Gods commands. Pray for strength and perseverance to maintain spiritual disciplines as a high priority in my life.
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