Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Week 1: Training vs. Trying



Godliness does not come automatically, we must train for it.  We must train hard as Olympians train for the Games.  The way Christians get in Christ-like shape is through practicing exercises called the spiritual disciplines.

There are two kinds of spiritual disciplines...
1. Inward disciplines help us become what Christ was.
2. Outward disciplines help us do what Christ did.

Inward Disciplines:

Solitude
Silence
Fasting
Frugality
Chastity
Secrecy
Sacrifice
Resting

Outward Disciplines:

Study
Worship
Celebration
Service
Prayer
Fellowship
Confession
Submission

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