Whitney argues that spiritual disciples promote spiritual growth. Spiritual
disciplines can further be broken down into personal and interpersonal
disciplines, and the entire case made by Mr. Whitney is that these
activities (not attitudes) are all based on what Jesus presented to be more
like Himself. “God’s eternal plan ensures that every Christian will [1]
ultimately conform to Christlikeness. We will be changed “when he
appears” so that “we shall be like him” (1 John 3:2).”[2]
I agree that the purpose of godliness or to be more like Christ is
the goal of practicing spiritual disciplines. It is so vital to grow our spiritual
side in the Word of God, that Paul often speaks of this as training for an
Olympic event. “If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a
good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the
good doctrine which you have carefully followed. But reject profane and
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old wives’ fables and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily
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exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having
promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come (1 Timothy 4:6-
8).” To be a good minister of Jesus Christ to follow in the doctrine of is
Christ.
Three spiritual disciplines that I must strengthen, is my activity of
delving the spiritual awesomeness of God’s Word. I have recently started
to uncover this fact as I have started listening to the Word on audiobook
on my way to work. It has helped me get through the day, and I often
meditate on it throughout the day. Currently I aim to love the Word as
David exclaims throughout 119 and hope to be in love with it that much!
“Bible intake is not only the most important Spiritual Discipline, but also
