Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
by Donald Whitney
Learning…for the purpose of godliness: Chapter 12
Learning Characterizes the Wise
Ø Learning is following in the foot-steps of Jesus.
Ø Learning is a part of discipleship
Ø Wisdom is characterized by humility, teachableness, and a desire to grow in knowledge and understanding.
Ø Learning is a lifelong discipline.
Fulfilling the Great Commandment
Ø The greatest commandment is to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength.
Ø God is glorified when we use the mind that he made to learn about Him.
Ø Learning is a discipline that is counter-cultural in our age.
Essential for Increased Godliness
Ø The Christian life begins with learning—the gospel.
Ø Christians are a Word-founded people, a “people of the book.”
Ø The Christian life begins with knowledge, and it must continue in progress toward godliness with growth in knowledge (applied).
By Discipline, Not by Accident
Ø Not much learning is gained by accident or in the normal course of life.
Ø Growth in godliness requires discipline; learning requires purposeful discipline.
Ø We must be intentional and systematic about learning.
Learning by Various Means
Ø Audio Books
Ø Video/Audio Sermons
Ø Internet/TV/Radio
Ø Bible Study Software
Ø Classes/Small Groups
Ø Purposeful Conversation
Ø Reading
Obstacles to Reading
Ø Our Entertainment Culture
Ø Technology and Media
Ø Lack of Time
Ø Lack of Ability
Ø Lack of Interest
Ø Tiredness/Fatigue
Ø Too Many Choices (Bad Choices)
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