An excerpt from "Ligonier.org" entitled, "What Is Self-Discipline?" by Steven Lawson, states: "Growth in personal holiness is largely determined by our progress in self-discipline. Without this foundational discipline, there can be no advancement in grace. Before other disciplines can be administered, whether in the home, business, or church, there first must be self-discipline."
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Reference: 1 Corinthians 8:13