cross training

Scripture

But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. (I Timothy 4:7 NKJV)

But refuse profane and foolish myths. Instead, exercise in the ways of godliness. (1 Timothy 4:7 MEV)

But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; (1 Timothy 4:7 NASB)

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. (1 Timothy 4:7 NIV)

Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; (1 Timothy 4:7 ESV)

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. (1 Timothy 4:7 NLT)

Observation

1. Train, exercise, discipline myself to be Godly.

A. Train- 

to develop or form the habits, thoughts, or behavior of (a child or other person) by discipline and instruction: to train an unruly boy.

to make proficient by instruction and practice, as in some art, profession, or work: to train soldiers.

to make (a person) fit by proper exercise, diet, practice, etc., as for an athletic performance.

to discipline and instruct (an animal), as in the performance of tasks or tricks.

B. Exercise

to put through exercises, or forms of practice or exertion, designed to train, develop, condition, or the like: to exercise a horse.

to put (faculties, rights, etc.) into action, practice, or use: to exercise freedom of speech.

to use or display in one's action or procedure: to exercise judgment.

C. Discipline

training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.

activity, exercise, or a regimen that develops or improves a skill; training: A daily stint at the typewriter is excellent discipline for a writer.

punishment inflicted by way of correction and training.

the rigor or training effect of experience, adversity, etc.: the harsh discipline of poverty.

Application

I am to train, exercise, and discipline myself to be like Jesus.  I do not try to be Godly but I train to be Godly.  Training is a process the Holy Spirit uses to accomplish something in me.  Trying is attempting to be like Jesus based upon My own effort,hard work, self denial, etc.  Trying leads to pride and failure. Training Leads to transformation.

Prayer

Make me more like Jesus.