Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. 1 Timothy 4:7Self-discipline is training oneself to be godly See also Romans 13:141 Corinthians 9:24-27 Ephesians 4:23-24 Philippians 3:12-14 Colossians 3:12 2 Timothy 1:7 Hebrews 5:14; 12:1 Psalms 119:9-11 Self-discipline and the study of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17See also Deuteronomy 29:29Titus 2:12 Self-discipline involves learning through experience See also Romans 5:3-52 Corinthians 10:5 Self-discipline should transform the whole person See also A Christian's thoughts should be disciplined Romans 12:3Romans 12:2 Ephesians 4:23 Renewal of the mind a prerequisite: 1 Peter 4:7Psalms 141:3 See also A Christian's speech should be disciplined James 3:2-12Romans 14:20-21 A Christian's behaviour should be disciplined 1 Corinthians 9:27See also A Christian's body should be disciplined Romans 6:12-13; 8:13Ephesians 4:22 Colossians 3:5 James 3:2 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 Self-discipline prevents God's discipline 1 Timothy 4:8Physical self-discipline is of some value, but only in this life See also 1 Corinthians 9:25Titus 1:8 An elder should be self-disciplined See also Examples of those who exercised self-discipline Genesis 22:9-14Genesis 39:8-12 Abraham 2 Samuel 11:11-13Joseph Daniel 1:8,11-13Uriah Matthew 4:4Daniel: 1 Corinthians 8:13Jesus Christ Paul Matthew 5:29Self-discipline strengthens believers when faced with temptation Romans 8:13Galatians 5:24 pp Mk 9:47 1 Corinthians 9:25The reward for self-discipline is a crown and a prize See also 1 Corinthians 9:24,27Philippians 3:14 Colossians 2:18 1 Thessalonians 2:19 2 Timothy 4:8 James 1:12 1 Peter 5:4 Revelation 2:10; 3:11 See also 1610 Scripture5281 crucifixion 5596 victory 5772 abstinence, from drinking 5854 experience of God 6750 sin-bearer 8115 discipleship 8142 religion 8230 discipline 8340 self-respect 8476 self-discipline 8676 thanksgiving |
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