Holiness is a Discipline
Pastor Kobus Massyn

24/8/2025


Matthew 5:48  -  “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect”


Many believers desire holiness but lack the discipline that makes holiness visible in their lifestyle.

 
Point 1: Holiness is God’s Call

One-liner: “Holiness is not an event, it is a lifestyle of obedience.”

1 Peter 1:16  – “Be holy, because I am holy.”


Holiness is not optional; it is the believer’s calling.
Discipline is what makes us consistentin responding to that call.
Illustration: A soldier doesn’t decide during battle if he will train. He disciplines himself beforethe fight.




Point 2: Holiness is a Discipline that Equips Us

One-liner: “Discipline is not punishment; it is preparation.”

2 Timothy 3:16 –17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed… so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”


The Word of God disciplines us — corrects, trains, and equips.
Discipline may feel unpleasant (Heb 12:11 ), but it produces maturity.
Illustration: An athlete disciplines their body not for pain, but for the prize.




Point 3: Holiness Begins with the Root, not Just the Fruit

One-liner: “Holiness is not forced fruit; it’s disciplined roots.”

Romans 11:16  – “If the root is holy, so are the branches.”


Discipline in holiness flows from the inside out. It’s not behaviour modification, but heart transformation.
We cannot discipline ourselves into holiness without being rooted in Christ — discipline without grace becomes legalism.
Illustration: A tree doesn’t force fruit; it stays rooted and nourished, and fruit grows naturally.




Conclusion
Hebrews 12:14 – “Make every effort… without holiness no one will see the Lord.”


Holiness is God’s calling, discipline is our response, and Christ is our root.
It’s not perfection tomorrow, but progress today.