Life on the Highest Plane[The Disciplined Life]

Albert Samuel Milton

Discipline

I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27

Athlete

Athlete

• Calorie a day – 12,000 during practice, average person takes 2500 – 3000 calories per days

• Workout - 6 hours a day (6 times a week) • 71 medals (57 gold/ 11 silver/ 3 bronze)

Daniel had disciplined prayer life

Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king

Jesus Prayed

• Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” Mark 1:35-38

Finished the Race

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Disciplined Life is totally a different thing than living according to the Law

• Living a Disciplined Life = To Accomplish the Goal and to Win the Race

• Living according to Law = Living in Fear and condemnation.

Disciplined Life is totally a different thing than living according to the Law

• Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21

Psalm 119:37

• Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.

Discipline

I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27

Discipline in..

Discipline in watching TV

Discipline in using Internet

Faithful in Marriage

Regarding Money

Shopping, Food, etc

How to Live a Disciplined Life?

By Giving Our Heart To God

How to Live a Disciplined Life?

1) Live Under Grace2) Receive the Power of the Holy Spirit3) Remain in Jesus

1. Live under Grace

• For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14

Law vs. Grace and Truth

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17

Law vs. Grace and Truth

Mirror Can Only Show But Cannot Fix Anything

Lord Jesus Saves (Matthew 1:21)

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

Forgiveness + Lift Up = SAVED

In God’s Family as Son/Daughter

John 11:25 Jesus is the Resurrection and Life

2. Receive the Power of theHoly Spirit

• I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, Ephesians 3:16

2003 – 50 million lost power in Northeast

No Power = Darkness

With Power – Full of Lights

Power

Power to Press On

• He gives us power to walk in a manner worthy of our calling, obeying all that the Lord has taught us.

Spirit of God gave us Self-Discipline

• For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Holy Spirit Produces Fruit, if we yield Him and allow Him to move in us

3. Remain in Jesus

Jesus Said

• If you love me, obey my commandments. John 14:15

Love / Discipline

• Jesus said, 'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent. Revelation 3:19

• My child, don't reject the LORD's discipline, and don't be upset when he corrects you. Proverbs 3:11

• Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 12:1