8476 self-discipline
The dedicated training, through the study of Scripture, prayer and self-control, which enables Christians to be more effective witnesses to the gospel, to lead lives more pleasing to God, and to win the crown that awaits those who are victorious over sin.
Self-discipline is training oneself to be godly
1Ti 4:7 See also Ro 13:14; 1Co 9:24-27; Eph 4:23-24; Php 3:12-14; Col 3:12; 2Ti 1:7; Heb 5:14; Heb 12:1
Self-discipline and the study of Scripture
Ps 119:9-11; 2Ti 3:16-17 See also Dt 29:29
Self-discipline involves learning through experience
Self-discipline should transform the whole person
A Christian’s thoughts should be disciplined 2Co 10:5 See also Ro 12:3 Renewal of the mind a prerequisite: Ro 12:2; Eph 4:23
1Pe 4:7
A Christian’s speech should be disciplined Ps 141:3 See also Jas 3:2-12
A Christian’s behaviour should be disciplined Ro 14:20-21
A Christian’s body should be disciplined 1Co 9:27 See also Ro 6:12-13; Ro 8:13; Eph 4:22; Col 3:5; Jas 3:2
Self-discipline prevents God’s discipline
Physical self-discipline is of some value, but only in this life
An elder should be self-disciplined
Examples of those who exercised self-discipline
See also Ge 22:9-14 Abraham; Ge 39:8-12 Joseph; 2Sa 11:11-13 Uriah Daniel: Da 1:8,11-13Mt 4:4 Jesus Christ; 1Co 8:13 Paul
Self-discipline strengthens believers when faced with temptation
Mt 5:29 pp Mk 9:47; Ro 8:13; Gal 5:24
The reward for self-discipline is a crown and a prize
1Co 9:25 See also 1Co 9:24,27; Php 3:14; Col 2:18; 1Th 2:19; 2Ti 4:8; Jas 1:12; 1Pe 5:4; Rev 2:10; Rev 3:11
See also
1610 | Scripture |
5280 | crown |
5596 | victory |
5771 | abstinence |
5853 | experience of life |
6744 | sanctification |
8114 | discipleship |
8140 | prize |
8230 | discipline |
8339 | self-control |
8475 | self-denial |
8674 | study |