There Is No Deliverance Without Discipleship

Discipline

/ˈdi-sə-plən/

noun

1. control gained by enforcing obedience or order

2. orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior

3. training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character

4. a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity

Deliverance

/dəˈliv(ə)rəns/

noun

1. the action of being rescued or set free.

Disciple

/dəˈsīpəl/

noun

1. a personal follower of Jesus during his life, especially one of the twelve Apostles

2. a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher

To model the kingdom of God effectively we must first examine and deny ourselves through daily prayer. We must then obey the commands of the Holy Spirit. When we obey, we yield to the Spirit and then walk (take action) in the footsteps of Jesus (disciple). Through such discipline comes growth, which leads to the action of being set free (deliverance).

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

Galatians 5:24-25 NIV