Why Self-Discipline Matters

Please excuse me? At the moment, self-discipline doesn’t matter at all; but it will, and it won’t be long before it does. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 9:27, “I discipline my body and bring it under subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.” This should get our attention. Living a life according to the actual leading of God the Holy Spirit is of utmost importance. If you really believe that our short stay on this planet is going to be eternally rewarded, then it will matter greatly to you. Determinations concerning our level of eternal rewards are being made as we walk by the Spirit, and not according to the flesh.

Our fallen flesh is wired to seek pleasure before anything requiring pain or discomfort. Some professing Christians avoid any form of discomfort like a plague. They just don’t feel like saying yes to God’s Holy Spirit. You know when most people are going to feel like it? When it’s too late. Following God’s leadership in my life always brings a sense of discomfort to my flesh. I don’t always feel like, going, doing or saying what God wants, but when the sands of time run out, I’ll be so glad I obeyed. Jesus said, “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done” (Rev 22:12).

Many a man or woman have been disqualified from service by their lack of self-discipline. Eternal rewards that could have been theirs, have been passed on to another for the neglect of self-discipline.

1) Don’t neglect the consideration of your “check out date.” It’s on God’s calendar.  

    You’re going to pass away. Start using your God given time, talents and resources for

    God’s glory immediately.

2) Honestly Identify your priorities and rearrange according to God’s will for your life.

3) Eliminate your temptations. It’s not always a demon’s fault.

Start Small but Start Somewhere

Pastor Huck