Baptismal

A dictionary defines "discipline" as the training of the mind and body to produce self-control, orderliness, obedience and capacity for co-operation. Conduct is simply defined as "behavior". In the army, a soldier is expected to be disciplined and to follow the code of conduct of the profession, so also a Christian as a soldier of Christ (II Tim. 2:3-4) is expected to be disciplined and to behave himself in conformity to the Biblical standard (Rom. 12:1-2). Some aspects of Christian discipline and conduct shall be examined in this study. Christian Discipline practically discuss how a Christian should discipline himself in the following aspects of life.

A. Use of Tongue: Jam. 1:25-26; 3:2, 6-13; Rom. 12:14; Matt. 5:34-37. We must learn to bridle our tongue and utter with it only things which glorify God. Swear and curse not with it and in the Law Court, we can affirm our words instead of swearing.

B. Moderation in all things: (Eating, sleeping, dressing, spending, etc.) Phil. 4:5; Prov. 23:21; Phil. 3:19; Prov. 20:13; I Tim. 2:9; Deut. 22:5.

C. Debt of :

(I) Money Rom. 13:7-8; Deut. 28:13-14
(II) Promise or vow Ps. 105:7-10; Ecc. 5:2-5; Numb. 30:2
(III) Time Ecc. 3;1-8; 9:10
(IV)Preaching the gospel I Cor. 9:16-17; II Tim. 4:1-2; Rom. 1:16

D. Punctuality at meetings, self-control, orderliness at meetings: I Cor. 14:40.

E. Diligence in Work: Prov. 22:29; Ecc. 9:10; I Thess. 5:16-18, 22; Lk. 18:1; II Tim. 4:2,5; Prov. 24:30-31

F. Respect for one another especially elders, ministers and leaders in the church. I Tim. 5:1-2, 17; Heb. 13:17; Lev. 19:32

G. Respect for parents and the law of the land. Eph. 6:1-3; Matt. 15:4; I Pet. 2:13-17; Rom 13:1-10; Titus 3:1 Prov. 20:20, 30:17

H. Rebellion especially against church leaders. Num. 16:1-35; Heb. 13:17; Josh. 1:16-18; I Pet. 2:9-24

I. Going to dancing halls, cinema halls, revellings, etc. II Tim. 2:19-24; I Thess. 5:22; I Pet. 4:1-6; Eph. 5:11-12. Attempt not to go where God cannot go with you.

CONCLUSION
By doing things "decently and in order" in the Church, holiness will surely be reflected in the body of Christ. Our salvation takes us away from certain behaviors and connects us with the life of Him that was from God.

MEMORY VERSE PHILLIPPIANS 4:5

Homework: Read Isaiah 58:1-14 against next study. Discuss the abuse of fasting in vs. 3-5.