Explore 26 Christian Quotes & Sayings about DISCIPLINE that are Inspirational & Motivating (Showing 17 - 26 of 26)

“There is little discipline in government, in school, in the home, or in most individuals. The rebellion against authority is also alive in the apostate church that has thrown discipline overboard and no longer mentions the necessity of submitting to spiritual and civil leadership. The alternative to discipline is mayhem where the nation has become an asylum, and the inmates are in charge.”

“Prayer and waiting upon the Lord in the midnight hour is the result of consistent self-discipline.”

“The way to hell is broad: It is a path that allows you to fulfill all your appetites and indulge in all your pleasures. It has many people on it because it doesn't require any great commitment or discipline.”

“We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self esteem. We have abused power and called it politics.”

“To be a disciple is to be committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and committed to following Him every day. To be a disciple is also to be disciplined in our bodies, minds, and souls.”

“The effective Christians of history have been men and women of great personal discipline. The connection between the words disciple and discipline is obvious. To be a true, effective disciple of Christ we must seek to discipline our lives and endeavor to walk even as He walked.”

“The thing that has hindered the progress of the church is not so much our talk and our creeds; but it has been our walk, our conduct, our daily living. We need a revival of Christian example, and that can only come when professed followers of Christ begin to practice Christian discipline.”

“It takes discipline to be prayerful. Prayerlessness is a major sign of indiscipline.”

“A fish is free as long as it stays in the water. If it suddenly declares that it wants its freedom to fly in the air like a bird, disaster occurs. A train is free as long as it stays on the track. However, if it demands freedom to take off down a major highway, the result is destruction and devastation. We too can only experience true freedom in its fullest if we remain within the framework of freedom. Often this requires accepting responsibility and practicing discipline.”

“Those who lack self discipline, will not enjoy the work of the ministry. Everything about ministry requires discipline.”