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Benefits of Spiritual Discipline

Spiritual disciplines help Christians effectively pursue their spiritual goals and fitness. Practicing disciplines like prayer, Bible study, and worship equip believers to run the spiritual race with vigor by focusing their goals on pleasing God. Spiritual disciplines also make Christians spiritually fit by developing their faith through service. Finally, spiritual disciplines strip away nonessentials that slow progress so believers can run the race God has set with endurance by keeping their eyes fixed on Jesus.

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Benefits of Spiritual Discipline

Spiritual disciplines help Christians effectively pursue their spiritual goals and fitness. Practicing disciplines like prayer, Bible study, and worship equip believers to run the spiritual race with vigor by focusing their goals on pleasing God. Spiritual disciplines also make Christians spiritually fit by developing their faith through service. Finally, spiritual disciplines strip away nonessentials that slow progress so believers can run the race God has set with endurance by keeping their eyes fixed on Jesus.

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SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES

WHAT DOES SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE DO FOR US?


BIBLE READING: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
KEY BIBLE VERSE: Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the
prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win. (1 Corinthians 9:24)

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE HELPS US EFFECTIVELY “RUN THE RACE."


Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. Paul uses this illustration to explain that the
Christian life takes hard work, self-denial, and grueling preparation. As Christians, we are
running toward our heavenly reward. The essential disciplines of prayer, Bible study, and
worship equip us to run with vigor and stamina. Don’t merely observe from the grandstand;
don’t just turn out to jog a couple of laps each morning. Train diligently-your spiritual progress
depends upon it.

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE FOCUSES OUR SPIRITUAL GOALS.


At times we must even give up something good in order to do what God wants. Each person’s
special duties determine the discipline and self-denial that he or she must accept. Without a goal,
discipline is nothing but self-punishment. With the goal of pleasing God, our sacrifices seem like
nothing compared to the eternal, imperishable reward that will be ours.
BIBLE READING: 1 Timothy 4:7-10
KEY BIBLE VERSE: Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Spend
your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness. Physical exercise has some value,
but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the
next. (1 Timothy 4:7-8)

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE MAKES US SPIRITUALLY “FIT."


Are you in shape both physically and spiritually? In our society, much emphasis is placed on
physical fitness, but spiritual health (godliness) is even more important. Our physical health is
susceptible to disease and injury, but faith can sustain us through these tragedies. To be
spiritually “fit,” we must develop our faith by using our God-given abilities in the service of the
church (1 Timothy 4:14-16). Are you developing your spiritual muscles?
BIBLE READING: Hebrews 12:1-4
KEY BIBLE VERSE: Since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of
faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our
progress. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us. (Hebrews 12:1)
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE STRIPS AWAY THE NONESSENTIALS.
The Christian life involves hard work. It requires us to give up whatever endangers our
relationship with God, to run patiently, and to struggle against sin with the power of the Holy
Spirit. To live effectively, we must keep our eyes on Jesus. We will stumble if we look away
from him to stare at ourself or at the circumstances surrounding us. We should be running for
Christ, not ourself, and we must always keep him in sight.

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