Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 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 1 Timothy 4:7 See also Romans 13:14; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Ephesians 4:23-24; Philippians 3:12-14; Colossians 3:12; 2 Timothy 1:7; Hebrews 5:14; Hebrews 12:1 Self-discipline and the study of Scripture Psalm 119:9-11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 See also Deuteronomy 29:29 Self-discipline involves learning through experience Titus 2:12 See also Romans 5:3-5 Self-discipline should transform the whole person A Christian's thoughts should be disciplined 2 Corinthians 10:5 See also Romans 12:3 Renewal of the mind a prerequisite: Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:23 1 Peter 4:7 A Christian's speech should be disciplined Psalm 141:3 See also James 3:2-12 A Christian's behaviour should be disciplined A Christian's body should be disciplined 1 Corinthians 9:27 See also Romans 6:12-13; Romans 8:13; Ephesians 4:22; Colossians 3:5; James 3:2 Self-discipline prevents God's discipline Physical self-discipline is of some value, but only in this life 1 Timothy 4:8 See also 1 Corinthians 9:25 An elder should be self-disciplined Examples of those who exercised self-discipline See also Genesis 22:9-14 Abraham; Genesis 39:8-12 Joseph; 2 Samuel 11:11-13 Uriah Daniel: Daniel 1:8,11-13 Matthew 4:4 Jesus Christ; 1 Corinthians 8:13 Paul Self-discipline strengthens believers when faced with temptation Matthew 5:29 pp Mark 9:47; Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:24 The reward for self-discipline is a crown and a prize 1 Corinthians 9:25 See also 1 Corinthians 9:24,27; Philippians 3:14; Colossians 2:18; 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:10; Revelation 3:11 See also
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