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How to Train to be Godly: If-Then Pause Plan


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Ever feel like you want to do the right thing… but in the moment, you blow it? You’re not alone. Whether it’s anger, lust, laziness, or just giving in to discouragement — every Christian man knows what it’s like to lose the battle when it matters most.

In this episode, I’ll break down:

  • Why self-control seems so hard when you need it most
  • What the Bible says about godliness, training, and temptation
  • A simple tool called the If–Then Pause Plan that helps you respond with strength (not impulse)
  • Real-world examples to help you build spiritual reflexes that actually work
  • You don’t have to keep reacting and regretting. God gives you a way out — this plan helps you take it.

     

    What We Talk About:

    Why self-control isn’t just about willpower

    The difference between trying and training

    How to create a personal If–Then plan for moments of pressure

    Why James Clear and the Apostle Paul say the same thing about lasting change

    Examples of how to train your spiritual reflexes

     

    Scripture References:

    1 Timothy 4:7 – “Train yourself to be godly.”

    Galatians 5:22–23 – Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit

    Proverbs 25:28 – A man without self-control is like a city with broken walls

    1 Corinthians 10:13 – God always provides a way out of temptation

    Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by renewing your mind

     

    Quote of the Day:

    “You don’t rise to the level of your goals—you fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear

    Paul the Apostle would agree: you don’t fall into godliness — you train your way into it.

     

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