The Disciplined Life

by Richard S. Taylor

2019 Reprint of 1962 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The disciplined life is the goal of all great leaders. Every true Christian finds that his spiritual success is by way of the rigors of discipline. In an era of entitlement, where the search for comfort and luxury drive behavior, here is a forthright treatment that is vitally needed by all Christians. The author is both forthright and sympathetic, practical and yet weaves in a strong idealism. He knows the current age in which he lives and spares it not.--From the Back Cover.

Contents:

Part I. The place of discipline in Christian living. ch. 1 Discipline the key to power -- National power -- Personal power -- When personal power tells -- ch. 2 Discipline the mark of maturity -- Appetites -- Emotions -- Moods -- Speech -- Priorities -- Adjustment to authority -- ch. 3 The perils of discipline -- A Christian perspective -- The danger of extremes -- Unchristian asceticism -- What about St. Paul? -- Undisciplined discipline -- ch. 4 Discipline and holiness -- Discipline is not holiness -- Discipline not a substitute -- Discipline not the way to holiness -- Suffering does not sanctify -- Holiness is the foundation -- Do the holy still need discipline? -- ch. 5 The case for imposed discipline -- The current awakening -- What kind of strength do we want? -- Civilizing with the rod -- Pampering does not feed love -- The scales are already tipped -- The fear motive -- Disciplining adults -- Part II. The path to discipline in Christian living. ch. 6 How to become a disciplined person -- No short cuts! -- Where to begin -- Training the body -- Whip the hard ones -- Cultivate punctuality -- Girding up the mind -- Exploiting the unexpected -- Love your critic -- Self-restraint -- Conquer gluttony! -- Learn to respect time tags -- Welcome the yokes of life -- Cultivate prayer patterns -- A philosophy of discipleship.

Genres: Christian Living

101 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

Reviews

[Alyssa Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

My second time reading this book and I can say it’s in my “top 10” books I’ve ever read. Absolutely a must read for every believer.

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not exactly sure how to rate this, so I'll leave it at three stars. This book was especially convicting to me when I started reading it as I knew I wasn't disciplined as much as I should be in my walk with the Lord. I felt the first few chapters and the last one were the best from the book. The point the author was trying to get across was clear to me, but I didn't always understand the ways he described an undisciplined life.

[Megan Hammett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very short book, but so powerfully filled with life-changing thoughts—and steps to fulfill them in your own life—based upon God’s Word! Excellent read!

[Jonathan Gill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. I can't recommend it enough. He very important makes the distinction between holiness and discipline so that you won't be confused into legalism. Very practical and convicting.

[Lazarus · Rating 1 out of 5]

The Disciplined Life by Richard S. Taylor was written in 1962, and is a discourse on what it means to be disciplined, and also what it means to be a disciplined Christian. I used to have a boss who was amused by his own eloquence, and therefore would opine, and wax poetically on the most elementary of topics. This is what I felt Taylor was doing. He made a lot of good points, but he didn't bother to source quotes, he told stories as though they were parables, only without the punchline (for a lack of better words), and he never talked about himself in a way that would make me want to give weight to his opinions without those sources. Who are you Taylor, and why are you writing a book about anything? A shame....I've been wanting to read this book for a while. (1962)