19 Dec OMMA Apologetic (7 of 14)
SEVEN (7 of 14): The first method of growth and sanctification comes through positive actions we take…
Our Mission at On Mission Martial Arts is:
“TO CHANGE LIVES FOR GOD’S GLORY, USING CHRIST-CENTERED MARTIAL ARTS.”
This series of 14 blog posts seeks to define what we mean by glorifying God and what that looks like in our lives as a follower of Christ and what it looks like in the activities we participate in within our OMMA community.
Thanks for reading!
Marco
SEVEN (7 of 14): The first method of growth and sanctification comes through positive actions we take…
…in obedience to the commands of our Lord in Scripture. This is called “vivification” in some circles, meaning, “To bring to life.” We will call these actions SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES. Some examples are: Bible intake (Scripture reading, study, memorization and meditation), Christian fellowship, Worship, Prayer, Fasting, Service, and Witnessing. All glory to God, not ourselves, for any positive growth that comes through these disciplines.
“Spiritual transformation is not a matter of trying harder, but of training wisely.”
– John Ortberg, “The Life You’ve Always Wanted” pg.43
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord and in His law he meditates day and night.”
– Psalm 1:2
“But He answered and said, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God .’”
– Matthew 4:4
“In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness: for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds the promise for the present life and also for the life to come.”
– 1 Timothy 4:6-8
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.”
– 2 Timothy 2:15
“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father.”
– Ephesians 5:18-20
“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.”
– Ephesians 6:18
“For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.”
– Hebrews 5:13-14
“And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.”
– Hebrews 10:24-25
Keep Fighting the Good Fight!
Blessings,
Marco
OMMA Founder/Senior Instructor
Yondan – 4th Degree Black Belt
Helpful article on the Spiritual Disciplines, by Professor Don Whitney:
https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/what-are-spiritual-disciplines
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