Self-discipline is an important characteristic to have both as a leader and as a Christian. How are people supposed to look up to someone who don't follow through? In this chapter, the author puts emphasis on self-discipline. He admits that most people don't like to talk about this subject because it is easier to never acknowledge it and continue on with life without checking to see if they are holding themselves accountable. No one wants to be faced with the reality that they are missing the mark.
But the beauty of God's love for us is that he loves us without forcing us to love him back. He gave us free will. We are called to find him and genuinely love him by our own will, and we are called to act out of that same free will. God can only use us as much as we are willing to discipline ourselves.
Personally, I'm pretty terrible at self-discipline, especially lately. I have tried to keep to a bible reading plan hundreds of times and never follow through. I really should practice playing guitar more often than I do. Heck, I'm even writing this blog post a week after it was originally due. I have a multitude of excuses for why I can't stay on top of things. Self discipline is something I need to work on so God can use me more than he already is.
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