Godly Discipline

On the topic of Discipline*:

"Most men have values and priorities that they keep in their minds, but many have difficulty incorporating those priorities into their daily schedules. Many would say that God and family are their top two priorities, but in reality, God and family are often given less time and commitment than work and other pursuits. Consequently, many men feel guilty every time they are faced with the issue of their values and priorities.

"Men need to know how to excel in the basics of the Christian life...[and] be taught the fundamentals of the faith in order to live a purposeful and productive life in Christ. To grow into maturity and productive service for the Lord, men must be given the necessary tools for Bible reading, prayer, Scripture memorization, witnessing, and discipling others. And he must learn how to incorporate what he learns about the Word of God into his everyday life.

"These habits and skills don't come about by accident but only be a concerted effort by the leaders of the church. God intends that men develop under the helpful influence of mature believers. "

Hebrews 13:8 says, 'Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith."

* Quotes continue to be pulled from Effective Men's Ministry, Phil Downer, Editor.