IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 12:1

1. Love discipline (1-8)

Discipline is painful and hard. It's against our sinful nature (Ro 7:19, 20). It requires self-denial. But even Jesus learned through discipline (He 5:8), and God disciplines those he loves for their own good (He 12:6, 10). Those who love discipline receive God's favor; they are rooted and built up (3, 7). A wife who loves discipline has a noble character and brings honor to her husband (4). Those who love discipline grow in discernment to act justly (5). Those who love discipline control their tongues and speak what is helpful (6). They are praised for their prudence (8). Discipline makes a person mature and stable. We must repent hating discipline and decide to love discipline.

2. The work of their hands brings them reward (9-14)

People who love discipline are free from vanity and pretense; they live a productive lifestyle not caring how humble it looks (9). They are caring and responsible stewards of their possessions (10-11). They are not shaken by troubles or get involved in quarrels (12-13). They speak life-giving words to others; they are so blessed to see the rewards of the work of their hands (14). The fruits of discipline are so rich and desirable.

Prayer: Lord, I repent that I hate discipline. Help me to love discipline, mature, and see the changes discipline brings.

One Word: Love discipline and see its rewards