Paul, one of the greatest Believers said: “I beat my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” (1 Corinthians 9:27) Physical discipline is very much a part of discipleship, but “discipline for godliness” is even more important
“Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” (1 Timothy 4:7-8) Again Paul says; “Suffer hardship, therefore, as a good soldier of Yahshua the Messiah/Christ

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