FOUR LEVELS OF DISCIPLINE A CHRISTIAN MUST MASTER FOR FULFILLMENT

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Good -Life Devotional: FOUR LEVELS OF DISCIPLINE A CHRISTIAN MUST MASTER FOR FULFILLMENT

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

The Apostle Paul exhorts believers in 1 Thessalonians 4:4–5 (AMP) that each must “know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust (concupiscence).” The term possess means to have control or mastery over, while vessel refers to the body—God’s temple (1 Corinthians 6:19). Concupiscence signifies strong, sinful desires that wage war against the soul (James 1:14–15). To live a life of true fulfillment, a Christian must master four critical levels of discipline:

1. MASTERING EMOTIONS: Like Abraham, who did not allow his emotions to override obedience when asked to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:2–12), we must subdue emotional impulses. When Balaam couldn’t curse Israel, he lured them into fornication (Numbers 31:16), weakening their defense. Similarly, Samson (Judges 16), David (2 Samuel 11), and Solomon (1 Kings 11:4) fell through unchecked passions.

2. MASTERING THE SPIRIT: Spiritual stability comes through meditation on God’s Word (Joshua 1:8), prayer, and fasting. Without this, believers risk deception by false teachers (Colossians 2:18–19; 1 John 4:1).

3. MASTERING FINANCES: Christians must avoid idleness (2 Thessalonians 3:6–10; 1 Corinthians 4:11), steward God’s resources wisely, support the poor (Psalm 41:1; James 2:2–6), and finance gospel advancement (Galatians 6:6; 1 Corinthians 16:1–2; Romans 15:26).

4. MASTERING PHYSICAL HEALTH: We honor God by caring for our bodies through healthy eating, exercise, rest, and regular checkups (3 John 1:2; Proverbs 3:7–8).

Mastering these disciplines ensures that believers walk in sanctification and fulfill their divine calling with victory and fruitfulness.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and a heart that is open to correction .

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for self control .

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