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<p>'You're worth it.' 'You deserve a break today.' 'Do something nice for yourself.' Commonly heard phrases in this society are committed to self-gratification and individual rights. Doing things for other people is a waste of precious time, and asking for help is&nbsp;weak. So how do we build the church described in the Scriptures? In this day and age, how can we be a genuine community based on self-sacrifice and mutual commitment?</p> <p><i>In Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church</i>, seminary professor, author, and former pastor Don Whitney shows us how to build a sense of community and be active participants instead of passive attendees. Whitney looks at such frequently asked questions as: Why can't I get by on my own? Why should I go to church? Why should I give of myself to the church? Why do I need to worship in church? Couldn't I just worship in nature? Why does it matter whether I become a member of the church?</p> <p>Committed love must mark the local expression of the body of Christ. By putting spiritual disciplines into practice in the church, congregations can return to the depth of community present in the New Testament church, where they 'devoted themselves to the

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Author

Donald S. Whitney

Publisher

Moody Publishers

Published

1996

Language

EN

ISBN

9780802477460

Category

history

Subjects

Religion, Christian, History

Rating

4.7 / 5 (66 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14