Christianity Quote by Donald S. Whitney
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““Tom Landry, coach of the Dallas Cowboys football team for most of three decades, said, “The job of a football coach is to make men do what they don’t want to do in order to achieve what they’ve always wanted to be.”[5] In much the same way, Christians are called to make themselves, by the Spirit’s power, do what they would not naturally do—practice the Spiritual Disciplines—in order to experience what the Spirit gives them a desire to be, that is, to be with Christ and like Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Spiritual Discipline, 2005
Coaches push athletes beyond comfort to achieve goals; likewise, Christians must be disciplined spiritually to become like Christ.
In simple terms: Discipline leads to spiritual growth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace disciplined practice for transformation.
Themes
discipline
spirituality
growth
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church service
- ethical decision‑making
- leadership development
Key Concepts
theology
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What spiritual discipline feels hardest for you?
- How can community support disciplined growth?
A Different Perspective
Discipline may cause burnout without grace.
