BIBLE READING: 1 Timothy 4:7-8
We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
It is amazing what human beings can achieve through consistent disciplined effort. How many times have we watched seasoned gymnasts or other athletes and marveled at the ease with which they performed? We realize that they developed those abilities through rigorous training, which is what sets the true athletes apart from the spectators. Continuing our regular personal inventory requires similar self-discipline.
Paul wrote to Timothy: “Train yourself to be godly. Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better” (1 Timothy 4:7-8). The word translated “training” referred specifically to the disciplined training done by gymnasts in Paul’s day.
Spiritual strength and agility come only through practice. We need to develop our spiritual muscles through consistent effort and daily discipline. Continuing to take our personal inventory is one of the disciplines we need to develop. Like the athlete, we can motivate ourself to continue in disciplined routines by looking forward to our reward. This kind of discipline promises “benefits in this life and in the life to come” (1 Timothy 4:8). Results won’t happen overnight. But as we continue practicing these disciplines each day, we will eventually reap the benefits.
Excerpt From: Tyndale House Publishers. “The Life Recovery Bible NLT.
We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
It is amazing what human beings can achieve through consistent disciplined effort. How many times have we watched seasoned gymnasts or other athletes and marveled at the ease with which they performed? We realize that they developed those abilities through rigorous training, which is what sets the true athletes apart from the spectators. Continuing our regular personal inventory requires similar self-discipline.
Paul wrote to Timothy: “Train yourself to be godly. Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better” (1 Timothy 4:7-8). The word translated “training” referred specifically to the disciplined training done by gymnasts in Paul’s day.
Spiritual strength and agility come only through practice. We need to develop our spiritual muscles through consistent effort and daily discipline. Continuing to take our personal inventory is one of the disciplines we need to develop. Like the athlete, we can motivate ourself to continue in disciplined routines by looking forward to our reward. This kind of discipline promises “benefits in this life and in the life to come” (1 Timothy 4:8). Results won’t happen overnight. But as we continue practicing these disciplines each day, we will eventually reap the benefits.
Excerpt From: Tyndale House Publishers. “The Life Recovery Bible NLT.
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