Joyous Discipline
REJOICE IN THE LORD-7 TITLE: Joyous Discipline TEXT: Philippians 2:12-18 TONE : Encouragement TARGET : Believers TASK: To encourage believers to work out their salvation, to do all things without grumbling, and to hold forth the word of life. TEACH: We have all seen dedicated athletes in training. The athlete follows a strict regimen of daily workouts, healthy eating, and rest to prepare for the competition. Despite the challenges and sacrifices required, the athlete finds joy in the discipline of training as they feel their strength, endurance, and speed improve with each session. The discipline of training brings a sense of accomplishment, progress, and empowerment to the athlete’s journey towards the prize. Similarly, the discipline of sanctification can be likened to the training of an athlete in the believer’s life. Through spiritual disciplines, the believer intentionally practices to grow faith, character, and spiritual maturity...