“Practicing Righteousness: Understanding Spiritual Disciplines”

I. Two beginning principles about practice. (v. 1)

A. Make sure your motive is right. (v. 1a)

B. There is a reward related to practice. (v. 1b)

II. Elements of our practice plan. (vv. 2-24)

A. Giving. (vv. 2-4)

B. Prayer. (vv. 5-8)

C. Self-denial. (vv. 16-18)

III. Creating my practice plan. (vv. 9-15)

A. Practicing your righteousness is a decision.

B. Start small but be consistent.

C. Pray the Lord’s prayer every day.