The Virtue of Self-Discipline Part 2/3
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 th...