Disciplining the Body
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Paul practices self-discipline to ensure his faith remains genuine and effective.
I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. Paul recognizes that spiritual leadership requires personal discipline. He treats his body as something to be trained and controlled, not indulged. This isn't about earning salvation but about living consistently with what we profess. Spiritual discipline prevents hypocrisy.
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Identify one area where you need greater self-discipline and practice it today as an act of worship.
Prayer
Lord, help me discipline my body and bring it under control. Give me the strength to practice what I preach and live with integrity. Amen.
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