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Amen we are apprentices. In the service we start out as a private committed to serving with our lives. In Jesus calling we are His disciples who are committed to Him for life just like the private in the service who is willing to give up his life for his country, we are willing to give up our life serving Christ.He Is!
Developing Christian Character by doing what Paul says we are to train or discipline ourselves to be godly (1 Timothy 4:7).
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 1 TIMOTHY 4:7
Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary lists as one definition of discipline, “training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character.” This is what we must do if we pursue holiness: We must correct, mold, and train our moral character. Put in some work and time. That seems counter to our emphasis on freedom in Christ and often smacks of legalism and works salvation but it's not.
Discipline toward holiness begins with the Word of God. Paul said, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).
Training or discipline in doing righteousness. This is what the Scriptures will do for us if we use them. Jay Adams said, “It is by willing, prayerful and persistent obedience to the requirements of the Scriptures that godly patterns are developed and come to be a part of us.”