“It’s my body. I’ll do what I want.” Ever heard that statement? While we can argue the reality of that statement, it is true that living by that philosophy will lead to an unhealthy result. One crucial self-discipline is what you do with your body. Christians need to be especially aware of body when comes to people, places, and things. Our bodies are to be used to glorify Go, not ourselves. For sure our bodies are not meant to be used to glorify sin. The following list will assist you in disciplining yourself in keeping your body in submission. This submission will result in a better way to live.
“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” (1Corinthians 9:27)
“For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” (1Corinthians 6:20)
1. Never think your struggle with sin has come to an end.
Contrary to what you have heard, it is not helpful to accept yourself just the way you are. No one should. As long as you have breath you will struggle with sin. Sometimes, you will struggle with the same sin for years. When you allow yourself to become slack toward your behavior, you are destined for major moral mishap. Once you feel you done with change then you stop listening to the leading of the Holy Spirit and you lose your way.
“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” (Romans 8:13)
2. Great deceitfulness requires continuous awareness.
Much of the philosophy of this world falls between misinformation and deceitfulness. That philosophy can slip into your thinking and display itself with your behavior. It is with much pain and effort that philosophy is eradicated. You need to be continuous aware of the truthfulness of the advice you allow to take hold of you. Not every thing that sounds good is good.
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8)
3. In your struggle you must commit all things to God.
It is never wise to struggle with your life problems alone. Leaving God out of your struggles is a reckless way to live. God cares for and about you. Because of that care He wants to be involved in your struggles. Yes, even your struggle with sin. Learn to talk with God about your worries with your sin and ask Him for assistance. God can do more with a humble man who comes to Him knowing exactly who they are then with a prideful man who ignores their sin. Do not struggle alone.
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
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