Tomorrow, I get to preach in chapel. Here’s my rough outline.
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 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. – 1 Timothy 4:7-8
Every Christian should recognize 6 principles about training for godliness:
- It hurts – Matthew 16:24
- It has a goal – Philippians 3:10; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:9
- It requires personal disicpline – 1 Corinthians 9:25-27
- It consumes you – 2 Timothy 2:4
- It has its rewards – Ephesians 1:18-19; 1 Peter 1:3-4
- It is helpful to have help (accountability) – Romans 16:2; Philippians 4:2
