To Be Strong to the Finish

Hebrews 12:11 says, “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it's painful! But afterward there will

       be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way” 

There is nothing more wonderful or comfortable than having grown in God to a place where we are at peace with Him in every area of our life. Learning to live with discipline and self-control brings a harvest of peace that far exceeds the short-term thrill of living without boundaries or accountability.
By the same token, there is nothing worse than waking up with a guilty conscience, knowing there’s something unsettled between us and God. The only way to settle things with Him is by learning to say “no” to the things that poison our life, and sticking with people and situations that contribute to our spiritual well-being. Understand that God has put those people and situations in our life to polish us and mold us into the image of Christ. 
To grow strong in the Lord, we need a balanced diet that includes not just comfort and encouragement, but also clear instruction on what we must do to grow in our faith.


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