All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
*It is your responsibility to put your body under control, it is the Holy Spirit's to bring forth the fruit.*
Discipline is achieved through self-control. To be self-controlled, is to be disciplined. And Self-control is a fruit which only the Spirit of God can bring forth in your life.
You cannot become a genuine disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ without temperance (self-control). This is one of the fruits of the Spirit which we must cooperate with the Holy Spirit to cultivate in our lives.
Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:25 "..
"...everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things..."
It is expected that *one who competes for the prize must be temperate in all things.*
Therefore, as one who runs in the heavenly race for the imperishable prize, you must be self-controlled (disciplined) *in ALL THINGS.*
For instance, you must be self-controlled in your food consumption, in the usage of your tongue (words), in the usage of your phone, in sleep, in sex, and desire for things.
Joseph showed self-control over immoral and ungodly sexual appetite by refusing to sleep with Potiphar's wife. (Genesis 39:9).
Daniel showed self-control by his determination not to defile himself with the portion of the King's meat and drink.(Daniel 1:8).
Many 'destinies' and 'glories' have been cheaply traded and thrown away due to lack of self-control.
See the case of Esau. He lost his place simply because he couldn't tame his wild appetite for food. (Genesis 25:28-34).
Watch your appetites, lest you become an appetizer for the enemy.
Though God has given us all things richly to enjoy, yet moderacy is still a golden rule in our race. (1Timothy 6:17).
Bible Reading:
Genesis 25:28-34.
PRAYER FOCUS
Father Lord, I receive the grace to grow in self-control in Jesus name.
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