Sermon Tone Analysis

Today’s Text

3 And not only this, but ‹+ we also boast +› in our afflictions, because we* know that affliction produces patient endurance, 4 and patient endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Self-discipline is training oneself to be godly

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Self-discipline and the study of Scripture

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Self-discipline involves learning through experience

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Self-discipline should transform the whole person

A Christian’s thoughts should be disciplined

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Renewal of the mind a prerequisite:

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A Christian’s speech should be disciplined

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A Christian’s behaviour should be disciplined

A Christian’s body should be disciplined

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Self-discipline prevents God’s discipline

Physical self-discipline is of some value, but only in this life

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An elder should be self-disciplined

Examples of those who exercised self-discipline

Abraham;

Joseph;

Uriah

Daniel:

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Jesus Christ;

Paul

Self-discipline strengthens believers when faced with temptation

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The reward for self-discipline is a crown and a prize

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