Disciplines of a Godly Man

by R. Kent Hughes

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2001

Overview

Our churches and homes need men willing to follow the path of godliness no matter what the cost. This inspiring, popular book has been speaking to the hearts of men for the past 10 years, and its words are still relevant. Using engaging illustrations, scriptural wisdom, practical suggestions and study questions, Kent Hughes offers a frank biblical discussion on major areas of Christian manhood: family, godliness, leadership, ministry and more. This newly revised edition is for every man who wants to know what it means to be a Christian in today's world.

The author illustrates importance of discipline in spiritual matters in the first chapter:

We will never get anywhere in life without discipline, be it in the arts, business, athletics, or academics. This is doubly so in spiritual matters. In other areas we may be able to claim some innate advantage. An athlete may be born with a strong body, a musician with perfect pitch, or an artist with an eye for perspective. But none of us can claim an innate spiritual advantage. In reality, we are all equally disadvantaged. None of us naturally seeks after God, none is inherently righteous, none instinctively does good (cf. Romans 3:9-18). Therefore, as children of grace, our spiritual discipline is everything - everything!

Contents

• Introduction
• Relationships
• Soul
• Character
• Ministry
• Discipline
• Resources

Top Highlights

“Just when we think we are the safest, when we feel no need to keep our guard up, to work on our inner integrity, to discipline ourselves for godliness — temptation will come!” (Page 24)

“And, brothers in Christ, spiritual discipline frees us from the gravity of this present age and allows us to soar with the saints and angels.” (Page 17)

“First, in today’s world and Church, disciplined Christian lives are the exception, not the rule.” (Page 15)

“The mind controlled by lust has an infinite capacity for rationalization.” (Page 25)

“Men, we must understand that David would never have given more than a fleeting glance to Bathsheba if he could have seen the shattering results. I believe with all my heart that few, if any, would ever stray from God’s Word if they could see what would follow.” (Pages 26–27)

Endorsements

Discipline is a subject which the Scriptures say much - but contemporary authors have been peculiarly silent. Kent Hughes fills a gaping void with this superb volume... If there is a spark of spiritual desire in your soul, this book will surely kindle it into a blazing passion for godly discipline.

—John MacArthur

Product Details

• Title: Disciplines of a Godly Man
• Author: R. Kent Hughes
• Edition: 10th anniversary ed.; rev. ed.
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2001
• Logos Release Date: 2006
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Spiritual life › Christianity; Men › Religious life; Discipline › Religious aspects--Christianity
• Resource ID: LLS:DSCPLNGDLYMN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T07:14:50Z

About R. Kent Hughes

R. Kent Hughes is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois. Hughes earned a DMin in 1981 from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a DD from Biola University in 1991. Dr. Hughes’ 42 years of ministry consists of 10 years as a youth pastor, five as a church planter, and 27 as a senior pastor at College Church.

Hughes has authored numerous books, including the best-selling Disciplines of a Godly Man. He is also editor of and contributor to the 19-volume Preaching the Word series, including Mark: Jesus, Servant and Savior, which received the E.C.P.A. Gold Medallion Book Award for best commentary in 1990.