The Inward Disciplines are: Meditation, Prayer, Fasting, and Study When I think of the great monumental books written on this subject four come to mind, I will highlight something from each of these volumes.įirst Richard Foster’s classic work “Celebration of Discipline” Foster divides the disciples into three categories: The Inward Disciplines, The Outward Disciplines and The Corporate Disciplines. Of course many do both taking nothing away from them, but on the other hand some do not. It always amazes me how much time effort and money people put into exercise, gyms, power drinks, while often giving little attention to their spiritual health. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. Allow me to begin with a Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-8
It is always a daunting task to write on the “Spiritual Disciplines”, so much has been written over the years that challenge the Christian to knowing God better through the avenue of a disciplined spiritual walk with God. Mastering Discipline: Spiritual disciplines to master and new ones to practice
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