Galatians 6:8 ESV For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.”
Consider saying 10 times today:
“I don’t want to reap corruption.”
What becomes corrupt for you because of _______? Solomon, because of his lust, turned from the true God and got caught up in putting other gods before Him. David’s corruption led to him becoming a murderer. Write out a list of things that become corrupt for you because of your habit. Every time you start to be tempted, stop. Instead, think about those things that become corrupt for you.
Proverbs 21:17 ESV
Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man.”
Consider praying: “Father, take away my love of pleasure.”
Consider praying: “Father, help me to love and help people more than I love pleasure.”
A love of pleasure leads to temptation. A love of God leads to freedom.
1 Corinthians 9:27 ESV
But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.”
Some people read their Bible and pray daily. Then they come here for 20-30 minutes daily. That is disciplining the body.
1 Timothy 5:6 ESV
But she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.”
Pray about purpose and always fight wanting more, looking at tempting things, and anything else in excess.
One who is dedicated to Christ is abundantly alive, even in hard times. Consider making that dedication a goal.
What will you do to discipline your body? How often will you pray about the love of pleasure?
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