{4-WEEK BIBLE STUDY} Disciplined: For the Gain of Godliness

Discipline. It isn’t a very exciting word, is it? Discipline is something we can receive from others, such as a boss, the law, or God Himself; or it is something we can impose upon ourselves. Either way, discipline generally isn’t one of those things we look forward to. What makes discipline an important focus of study, then? The reason discipline is desirable isn’t for discipline itself but for the benefits it brings. The rewards of discipline are vast: better health, longer life, a happier home, wisdom, greater wealth, deeper intimacy with God, and the list goes on and on. Discipline is worth it! In this study, we will be focusing on self-discipline, the kind we impose upon ourselves. Self-discipline is short-term pain for long-term gain. Scripture teaches a main benefit of self-discipline is godliness. Over the next few weeks, you’ll discover the great benefits and gain of godliness and be motivated to pursue discipline in your spiritual disciplines, with your time, and in you