THERE'S JOY INHERENT IN SELF DISCIPLINE
by Nelson Price
Scripture: II TIMOTHY 2:20-22, II TIMOTHY 4:13, II TIMOTHY 4:16-17
There's Joy Inherent in Self-Discipline
Nelson Price
II Timothy 2: 20 - 22
JESUS CHRIST spoke of His followers as being IN the world but not OF the world.
JESUS CHRIST prayed, "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are IN the world... Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me" (John 17:11).
He then said, "They are not OF the world, just as I am not of the world" (John 17: 16).
If you are a professing Christian, remember that. Much stability comes from knowing Christ has personally prayed that prayer for you and the Father is willing to grant the Son's requests if we allow Him to.
In our day we need Him to "keep" us. That is, to guide guard, and govern in our lives.
II Timothy 2: 20 - 22 gives a practical application of a lifestyle that is sure to prevent boredom and provide joy.
Like a spelunker exploring the wonders of caverns in an underwater cave, let's look into this helpful text.
I. COMMIT YOURSELF VS. 20
Two types of articles in a large home are used to describe two types of people. Unlike inanimate, lifeless objects that have no power of choice, you have the privilege of choosing which type you want to be.
One is described as a "vessel of honor," that is, a noble one, and the other as a "vessel of dishonor, ignoble."
Using that analogy, which had you rather be, a silver dish containing your master's favorite delicacies or a garbage can?
Most of us live our lives like snapshots. A snapshot depicts a specific moment. A video of movie film shows the entire scene. With our snapshot mentality we tend to think short term of our day to day existence. However, think summarily of your life in total, like a video of your life story. Overall would you like to think of it as depicted by the vessel of honor? It can be if that is your commitment. So begin by committing yourself.
II. CLEANSE YOURSELF VS. 21
We are encouraged to cleanse ourselves of things and persons that might be classified ...
Nelson Price
II Timothy 2: 20 - 22
JESUS CHRIST spoke of His followers as being IN the world but not OF the world.
JESUS CHRIST prayed, "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are IN the world... Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me" (John 17:11).
He then said, "They are not OF the world, just as I am not of the world" (John 17: 16).
If you are a professing Christian, remember that. Much stability comes from knowing Christ has personally prayed that prayer for you and the Father is willing to grant the Son's requests if we allow Him to.
In our day we need Him to "keep" us. That is, to guide guard, and govern in our lives.
II Timothy 2: 20 - 22 gives a practical application of a lifestyle that is sure to prevent boredom and provide joy.
Like a spelunker exploring the wonders of caverns in an underwater cave, let's look into this helpful text.
I. COMMIT YOURSELF VS. 20
Two types of articles in a large home are used to describe two types of people. Unlike inanimate, lifeless objects that have no power of choice, you have the privilege of choosing which type you want to be.
One is described as a "vessel of honor," that is, a noble one, and the other as a "vessel of dishonor, ignoble."
Using that analogy, which had you rather be, a silver dish containing your master's favorite delicacies or a garbage can?
Most of us live our lives like snapshots. A snapshot depicts a specific moment. A video of movie film shows the entire scene. With our snapshot mentality we tend to think short term of our day to day existence. However, think summarily of your life in total, like a video of your life story. Overall would you like to think of it as depicted by the vessel of honor? It can be if that is your commitment. So begin by committing yourself.
II. CLEANSE YOURSELF VS. 21
We are encouraged to cleanse ourselves of things and persons that might be classified ...
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