055 Disciplines of Faith Pt. 16

The Discipline of Submission The Discipline of Submission means having the willingness to voluntarily submit to Christ and also to others in authority. Thus, we make a commitment and resolve to yield our will, mind, and body for God's purposes so we can better hear, receive, and obey His Word. It is a call to submit and a Discipline because it takes our effort, even though we are not required to do so. When we are submitting to others, we are also submitting and serving Christ as Lord (Col. 3:23-24)! It is an aspect of the surrender of our lives to God so we are in His will. Because Submission is respect, it is not to exceed the parameters of the will of God or of love and righteousness.  This Discipline of Submission is more about our interpersonal relationships and how we humbly reverence God, whereas Surrender is how we should come before God, which we will address in the next DOF study. The application is for our benefit. In our churches, when we are under the leadership of those who are more mature and respect others' leadership, we will learn and grow more. In so doing we will become a better, healthier church. This will also affect our home life and relationships as we will show love and respect thus creating harmony and contentment. What You Will Hear Welcome and review Examining your life. Questions and Passages to reference. What submission is and what it isn’t.  Use and misuse. Self-interest and self-sufficiency What happens when we do not practice this discipline Respect and reverence. Further questions to ask yourself. Scripture Principle Scriptures on the Discipline of Submission:  Unity Through HumilityPsalm 40:6-9; Micah 6:6-8; Matthew 16: 21-28; John 14:15-21; Ephesians 5:21; Philippians 2:1-8; James 4:1-12; 1 Peter 1:13-16; 2: 13-18; 3:1; Mark 12:30-31; Ex. 32:19-20; 30-34; Num 12:1-3; Psalm 37:11; Prov. 3:5; Matt. 5: 3-12; 11:29; Eph. 5:21-22; 1 Peter 2:13-17; 5:5, 22 Positive examples from Scripture: Matt. 26:39; Luke 1:26-56; 7:1-10; John 1:19-28; 3:28-30; Acts 4:19-20; 5:29-32; 1 Cor. 16:7; Phil. 2:3-11; Heb. 5:7-8. Negative examples from Scripture: Isa. 14:12-17; Dan. 4:30-34; Matt. 26:40-41; Luke 18:9-14; 1 Cor.16:8-9. Mentioned Uncommon Gospel  Network Flow Therapy Morning Show w/ Cocoa B and Frank Nitti Facebook, IG, twitter @realpastorwaid Alex Teamer aka ATEAM Pastor Warren Cambpell Lena Byrd Miles Shannon Jackson Shay-J Entertainment House of  Noho Julian Payne I AM Music Group --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisistheday-pastorwaid/support