Rule Your Own Spirit

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In looking at today’s world, we see evidence of undisciplined minds everywhere. We see wars and rumors of war. We see an epidemic of violent crime and murder. There is disrespect for authority at every level of society. In Western nations, there is physical prosperity—but there is so much unhappiness and misery, there is drug addiction and family breakdown. And look at the spirit of lawlessness and rebellion that is tolerated—even celebrated—within the youth culture.

In a world where people—young and old alike—have a disregard for self-control, God expects us to build discipline into our lives. The Apostle Paul said, “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection …” (1 Corinthians 1:27). Proverbs 25:28 says, “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”

The Christian life is full of challenges and trials. It requires learning God’s will and following it, even against temptation and self-desire. It demands struggle and sacrifice. It is a life of overcoming and conquering sin. The Bible backs this up from the first chapters of Genesis to the final chapters of Revelation. Scripture frequently describes it as a struggle, a fight, a battle.

Self-discipline is critical to developing godly character. It’s a crucial key to happiness and prosperity. Find out how to develop the trait of self-discipline on the Trumpet Daily.