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All You Need Is Discipline and Not Prayers: The Biblical Power of Christian Discipline and Transformation

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“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…” — Romans 12:2 (KJV)   Many Christians pray sincerely for change, breakthrough, spiritual growth, success, self-control, a better marriage, victory over temptation, and a closer walk with God. Yet sometimes, after praying repeatedly, nothing seems to change.  Why?  One important answer is discipline .  D iscipline does not replace prayer; discipline helps us live out what we pray for .  Prayer is essential to the Christian life, but prayer must be followed by obedience, action, consistency, and self-control. You can pray for a stronger spiritual life, but you must also make time to study the Bible. You can pray to overcome temptation, but you must also learn to avoid situations that repeatedly lead you into temptation. You can pray for a better marriage, but you must discipline yourself to communicate with love, forgive, listen, and honour your spouse.  This is why the...
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Kingdom Really: Our Heritage in Christ Jesus

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Anyone who accepts Jesus Christ as the Lord and saviour of their lives is reborn spiritually and receives new life from God. By faith in Christ, this new birth changes us both inwardly and outwardly. It rearranges our attitudes, desires, and motives. This fresh start in life is available to those who believe in Christ Jesus.  Because we are God's children, we share in great treasures as co-heirs. God has already given us his best gifts: his Son, his Holy Spirit, forgiveness, and eternal life, and he encourages us to ask him for whatever we need.  John 1:12 AKJV "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."  When a person becomes a Christian, he or she automatically gains all the privileges, promises, and responsibilities of a child in God's family.  Romans 8:14 AKJV "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."  What a privilege! One of the outstanding prerog...
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