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The Virtue of Self-Discipline Part 2/3

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Part 2/3 The Virtue of Self Discipline "The first and best victory is to conquer self." — Plato Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” --- Jesus       Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?   Run   in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown   that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.   Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly;   I do not fight like a boxer beating the air.   No, I strike a blow to my body   and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. --- Paul The idea of self-discipline is not a uniquely Christian discipline but those with the Spirit of God living within them may have the added benefit of their creator helpin