Book Rec: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
- jlentz24
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
“Can we expect the flames of our worship of God to burn brightly in public on the Lord’s Day when they barely flicker for Him in secret on other days?”
By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating them, "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" will provide you with a refreshing opportunity to become more like Christ and grow in character and maturity.
We aren’t meant to wait for holiness―we’re meant to pursue it. God commands Christians to actively “be holy,” but what does that look like in daily life? Rather than overwhelming legalism or loose boundaries, Don Whitney encourages us to find a practical middle ground through biblical habits.
Don Whitney’s convicting insight on spiritual disciplines will challenge you to grow in new ways as a Christian. This book offers practical suggestions for cultivating spiritual growth, diving into practices such as:
Absorbing Scripture
Prayer
Worship
Evangelism
Serving
Fasting
Silence and solitude
Journaling
And more
Regardless of where you are in your Christian Walk, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life provides refreshing and profound encouragement for your spirit.
Discussion Guide
In the past, how have you felt about spiritual disciplines? Which ones have been easier and which ones have been more difficult?
Describe a time when you disciplined yourself in order to reach a specific goal or when you didn’t show discipline and failed to reach a goal.
Often God brings people into our lives whose input leads us to be more Christlike. Read Proverbs 27:17. Describe a time when God used someone in your life to sharpen you.
Discuss in your group how God uses circumstances in life to move you toward godliness.
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