A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

Ses s i on 3: The Ce l ebrat i ons of a Di sc i p l i ned L i fe

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“today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

2. The principal insight : Procrastination is a sure fire method not to gain the benefits of a disciplined life. Regardless of how many times you’ve started or failed, today is always a good day to start again.

3. The implementation : Begin right away in your quest for personal discipline.

G. Set realistic goals for your accomplishment.

1. The biblical idea

a. Ps. 119.164 – Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.

b. Ps. 55.17 – Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice.

c. Ps. 5.2-3 – Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. [3] O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.

2. The principal insight : A small attainable goal is better than an admirable ignored one!

3. The practical implementation : Make sure your discipline schedule is realistic and attainable, with measurable, clear goals.