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Proverbs 3:1-12. SELF-DISCIPLINE Diligent application of godly principles to our lives by the teaching of the word of God. The Chastening of the Lord. Our minds should be concentrated on the right things - Phil. 4:8 Opposite is earthly minds - Phil. 3:19
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SELF-DISCIPLINE Diligent application of godly principles to our lives by the teaching of the word of God The Chastening of the Lord
Our minds should be concentrated on the right things - Phil. 4:8 • Opposite is earthly minds - Phil. 3:19 • Sin has no roots in a mind disciplined in the righteousness of God - Prov. 2:6-16 • We should bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ - 2 Cor. 10:5 Discipline of the Mind
Paul disciplined his body and brought it into subjection - 1 Cor. 9:27 • Ways our bodies must be disciplined: • Food - Prov. 23:20; 1 Cor. 8:13 • Sex - 1 Cor. 6:15-18; 7:8-9; Matt. 19:12 • Health - 1 Tim. 5:23 • Tongue - Jas. 3:8-10 • We are to glorify God in our body - 1 Cor. 6:19-20 Discipline of the Body
It is characteristic of one who is a spiritual person - 2 Pet. 1:6; Gal. 5:23 It is part of Gospel preaching and teaching - Acts 24:25 Is Key to living “soberly, righteously, and godly” - Tit. 2:11-12 The Need for Self-Control
Contrast: Eph. 4:17-32 • Lack of control evident in “old man of sin” • Careful control exercised by “new man” in Christ • Note that “teaching” is key to exercising self-discipline - Jas. 3:13 The Need for Self-Control
Beware of “self-imposed” human doctrines/practices that promise a special ability to control the mind and body • Only true control is through a knowledge of Christ - Col. 2:20-3:10 • Ex – cultic practices (meditation, asceticism), dietary and other restrictions (celibacy) • False humility – no value in controlling flesh The Need for Self-Control
Trust in the Lord with all your heart…in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths – Prov. 3:5-6 Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; keep her, for she is your life – Prov. 3:13 Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established. Do not turn to the right or the left; remove your foot from evil – Prov. 3:26-27 Apply Divine Wisdom and use Self-Discipline