Disciplines of a Godly Man [Hardcover]

R. Kent Hughes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1995

Beginning with a stirring challenge from 1 Timothy 4:7b, "train yourselves to be godly," Hughes calls Christian men to the task of equipping themselves spiritually. Chapters address such issues as integrity, leadership, prayer, friendship and work.

Editorial Reviews

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Discipline is a subject about which the Scriptures say much--but contemporary authors have been peculiarly silent. Kent Hughes fills a gaping void with this superb volume.... If there is a spark of spiritual desire in your soul, this book will surely kindle it into a blazing passion for godly discipline. --John MacArthur, pastor and best-selling author. To open this book and find someone taking seriously the biblical call of`agonizing to enter the kingdom' and... boxing and sweating like a champion to get victory over sin is the most refreshing thing I could have set my eyes on. --John Piper, pastor and popular author --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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"Discipline is a subject about which the Scriptures say much-but contemporary authors have been peculiarly silent. Kent Hughes fills a gaping void with this superb volume. . . . If there is a spark of spiritual desire in your soul, this book will surely kindle it into a blazing passion for godly discipline."
—John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

"This is a book for men who are eager to learn how to be more effective. It comes from the pen of one who has learned to serve as he has led and who is able to provide the reader with many practical applications of eternal truth."
—C. William Pollard, Chairman Emeritus, The ServiceMaster Company

"To open this book and find someone taking seriously the biblical call of 'agonizing to enter the kingdom' and . . . boxing and sweating like a champion to get victory over sin is the most refreshing thing I could have set my eyes on."
—John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis

"An outstanding volume for men and women alike! . . . Over 250 pages devoted to the practical outworking of discipline on subjects like purity, marriage, prayer, the tongue, the mind, our work, leadership, ministry, and many, many more. I guarantee: Digest this book and you will bid the blahs farewell."
—Charles Swindoll, Pastor and Best-Selling Author

"I enjoyed reading Disciplines of a Godly Man because it challenged my spirit. I highly recommend it to men who are not thin-skinned."
—Mike Singletary, NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker

"An inspiring and practical guide for men who seek to reflect God's glory in their lives. This book is a challenging text for personal devotions as well as for assisting young followers of Christ to grow in their walk with God."
—Howard D. Graves(U.S. Army, Retired), Former Superintendent, United States Military Academy (West Point, NY)

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Crossway Books (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891078185
• ISBN-13: 978-0891078180
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,566,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discipleship any one?, October 14, 2000

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Mark Near (McDermott, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Disciplines of a Godly Man (Hardcover)

One of the frustrations in my life is that I have been a christian for 1/2 of my 43 years and you would think that I would be farther along on my journey to become a disciple. Mr. Hughes, the author of this book, shares his thoughts on becoming a man of God, and some areas that we need to focus in on. In chapters like, "The Discipline of Marriage", he points out ways that men stumble and encourages us to avoid the pitfalls that have tripped so many up. This book takes a hard line on sin, but doesn't preach. It encourages us to be strong and courageous and gives practical steps for keeping the victory over sin. It is an excellent book to use in a men's discussion group. You can read a chapter each week, read the scriptures which are referenced and discuss the end of chapter questions. I recommend this to every man, 15 and up.

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget Wild at Heart! Buy this book instead., June 17, 2003

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Brian G Hedges (South Bend, Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Disciplines of a Godly Man (10th Anniversary Edition with Complete Study Guide) (Hardcover)

Forget Wild at Heart! Buy this book instead. It calls for radical discipline as the means of pursuing godliness in every area of life. With a good blend of biblical teaching, true-life stories, and practical advice, Hughes leads men to embrace the spiritual sweat necessary in following Christ. I like this book so much that I'm currently leading the men in our church through this study. It's one of (if not the) best books for men on the Christian market today.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Primer on Spirituality for Men!, March 24, 2002

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David R. Bess (Charleston, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Disciplines of a Godly Man (10th Anniversary Edition with Complete Study Guide) (Hardcover)

It is easy to see why Kent Hughes' book has been such a best seller. The author has compiled in these pages an invaluable collection of helpful, spiritual advice for men in the 21st century. I am not aware of a more comprehensive volume that covers so many topics within one cover.

Hughes identifies the following life areas: relationships, soul, character, ministry, and grace. He then provides specific disciplines that each cultivate a more dynamic Christian lifestyle. His advice is Biblically sound, culturally relevant, and easy to understand.

This book will be very helpful to any man who desires to grow deeper in his devotion to Jesus Christ. While it is only an introductory work, it provides a solid foundation on which to begin a more structured approach to discipleship. I recommend it highly.