Self-discipline doesn’t work because it tries to say “well I want this thing but I won’t let myself have it”. That never works well.
I like the way you approach this instead, because you say “instead of denying my desires, I’m going to stop desiring something that hurts me. I’m going to desire good things for myself instead.”
I don't get it. How can you just stop desiring something. Doesnt sinful desire come with the fallen flesh? I'd love to get rid of some desires and get good desires like the desire to work hard and productively. Don't you have to force it with the self discipline giving by the holy spirit?
Self-discipline doesn’t work because it tries to say “well I want this thing but I won’t let myself have it”. That never works well.
I like the way you approach this instead, because you say “instead of denying my desires, I’m going to stop desiring something that hurts me. I’m going to desire good things for myself instead.”
I don't get it. How can you just stop desiring something. Doesnt sinful desire come with the fallen flesh? I'd love to get rid of some desires and get good desires like the desire to work hard and productively. Don't you have to force it with the self discipline giving by the holy spirit?
"And for restless people in an age of noise, the quiet man and the still woman will be as gods." Perfect and beautifly phrased.