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Old 04-06-2008, 01:31 PM   #499
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FOUR HABITS OF A DISCIPLE:

First off, habits are, as we all know, harder to quit, than to start. A habit is said to take 30 days to start.

Second, what is a habit? (Dictionary.com)
1. an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary: the habit of looking both ways before crossing the street.
2. customary practice or use: Daily bathing is an American habit.
3. a particular practice, custom, or usage: the habit of shaking hands.
4. a dominant or regular disposition or tendency; prevailing character or quality: She has a habit of looking at the bright side of things.
5. addiction, esp. to narcotics (often prec. by the).
6. mental character or disposition: a habit of mind.
7. characteristic bodily or physical condition.


1. Time in God's Word
31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32

2. Prayer
" If you remain in Me, and my word remain in you, then you will ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it...in this way you become my disciples. John 14:7-8 (GN)

3. Tithing
So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own. Luke 14:33

4. Fellowship
34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35


"A customary practice"

"Sow a thought, Reap an act." "Sow an act, Reap a habit." "Sow a habit, reap character"
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