discipline of the body is important because:

1 - The more wefeed the flesh, the more it will be in control
o Romans 6:16

2 - The more we discipline the flesh, go against the flesh’s desires, the more the Spirit will be in control
o Galatians 5:16-18
o Colossians 2:6-7
o 2 Thessalonians 16-17

3 - It affects our relationship with God
o 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4, 8
o 2 Timothy 2:15-16
o James 1:25
o James 2:22

4 - It affects our relationships with other Christians
o Titus 1:8-9

5 - It affects our witness
o Colossians 4:5-6
o 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

-we should rely on God for guidance and ability to discipline our flesh
o Philippians 3:9
o 1 Peter 4:11
o 2 Peter 1:3-4

-If we aren’t self-disciplined God will discipline us
“we can either get on our knees, or God will bring us to our knees” Beth Moore