Real changes require spiritual disciplines

Knowledge and action are two different things.

Knowing what is good for you doesn’t mean that you are going to do it. Conversely, knowing something is bad does not necessarily mean that you are not going to do it.

Contrary to popular belief, knowledge does not equate changes. An informed mind does not necessarily translate into a transformed life.

Disciples are called to live the Jesus’ Way and that requires life transformation. It requires action.

Real life-change requires supernatural power. It needs the Holy Spirit’s empowerment. A renewed mind with a Spirit-quickened will can mean a giant leap toward a positive shift for godliness.

Information can be transmitted through the church via sermons, Bible reading and testimonies but it will have little impact unless disciples actively ingest, internalize put and God’s word into actions.

These life-changing actions are called spiritual disciplines. They are disciplines because they are habits. They are disciplines because they require efforts and training. For them to become part of us, they must be intentionally cultivated and consistently practiced.

I Tim 4:7,8
“…train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”

Spiritual disciplines count. It counts toward developing godliness. It will determine how our lives turn out for this life and the next. And how we live our life does count for eternity.