Spiritual Training

1st Timothy 4:7--8~ Train yourself for godliness, for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

We all train and are disciplined in certain areas. Some may be disciplined in training for a sport or a match. Some may be disciplined in practicing a musical instrument. Some are trained in their professions and practice their careers. If we add up the amount of time spent on training for those activities that we love what would they add up too? As Paul told Timothy that the physical training is of some value for the time, but spiritual training is of value today, tomorrow, and for eternity.

To have spiritual training means having spiritual discipline. I heard this quote by R. Kent Hughes, "No discipline no discipleship! No sweat no sainthood." There is discipline that needs to happen in our Christian walks. There is some work that needs to happen so we can improve in those weak areas. What are some areas in your Christian walk that have been slack? What areas to you need to spend toning or working on? How is your devotional time? How is your prayer time? How is your worship? How is your attitudes? It is easy to just be in the current of everyone else but we need to be disciplined as servants of the Living God.

PJ