Point blank, this is a punchy, no-holds-barred book for young men. Laying out the challenge to be disciplined, godly, and sold-out for Jesus, the authors talk about purity in your thought-life, cultural pressure, and perseverance as a Christian. Let father and son Kent and Carey Hughes help you live a life of integrity and become the man God is calling you to be. “For a book to keep your interest, it’s most important that it captures your heart’s yearning from the beginning. This book is relevant, theological, culturally astute, and challenging for the serious student. It is a resource for pastors and a tool for discipleship for lay leaders. It is a MUST READ.” ― Steve Keels , Executive Pastor of Discipleship, Good Shepherd Community Church, Boring, Oregon; author; Truth Quest books “This is a really uncomfortable book. I can honestly say that I read something troubling on every page. I am therefore so grateful to God for this great aid to the overriding aim of all of our lives: Christlikeness―read it and repent.” ― Rico Tice, Cofounder, Christianity Explored; author, Capturing God ; Finding More ; and The Ultimate Christmas Wishlist “In a male culture marked by spiritual apathy and passivity, this book serves as a clarion call to single-minded discipline, radical purity, and kingdom purpose. Weaving together biblical wisdom and memorable illustrations from history and popular culture, Disciplines of a Godly Young Man provides clear and compelling guidance on every page. I can scarcely think of a book more necessary for the emerging men of the next generation.” ― David Setran , Price-LeBar Chair of Christian Formation and Ministry, Wheaton College; author, The College “Y”: Student Religion in the Era of Secularization “ Discipline is not a popular word these days. But disciplined Christians are growing Christians. So if you know a young man who wants to grow up in the faith, do him a big favor and buy him this book.” ― Collin Hansen, Vice President for Content and Editor in Chief, The Gospel Coalition; Host, Gospelbound podcast “Be warned. You may struggle with this book at first―not because it is hard to read, but because Kent Hughes and his son Carey Hughes show from the Bible the high benchmark that God demands of your young life. They lay it out on the table, simply and clearly, chapter by chapter, discipline by discipline, and then they invite you to live the life God requires. Of course, young Australian men will need to read their own heroes into the first chapter; but they will recognize the biblical heroes in chapter 11; and hopefully, they will recognize the love and power of the one Hero: Jesus Christ, when they read the final chapter about grace. Make sure you read this book to the end.” ― Justin Moffatt , Senior Minister, Church Hill Anglican, Sydney, Australia “This book is a serious wake-up call for young men who seek to follow Christ. With its straightforward tone and gospel-grounded challenges, this is a perfect introduction to the spiritual disciplines for young men who love Jesus. I look forward to reading and studying this book with our high school guys.” ― Jon Nielson,  Senior Pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church, Wheaton, Illinois R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and former professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide. He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Spokane, Washington, and have four children and an ever-increasing number of grandchildren. Carey Hughes  (MTh, Moore College, Sydney) is senior pastor of Christ the Redeemer Church in Spokane, Washington, and former Junior High director at College Church in Wheaton. Disciplines of a Godly Young Man By R. Kent Hughes, W. Carey Hughes Good News Publishers Copyright © 2012 R. Kent Hughes and W. Carey Hughes All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4335-2602-2 Contents Acknowledgments, INTRODUCTION, 1 Discipline Is Everything!, 2 Discipline for Godliness, RELATIONSHIPS, 3 Discipline of Purity, 4 Discipline of Friendship, SOUL, 5 Discipline of Mind, I: Refusal, 6 Discipline of Mind, II: Filling, 7 Discipline of Devotion, 8 Discipline of Prayer, CHARACTER, 9 Discipline of Tongue, 10 Discipline of Work, 11 Discipline of Perseverance, MINISTRY, 12 Discipline of Church, 13 Discipline of Giving, 14 Discipline of Witness, 15 Discipline of Ministry, DISCIPLINE, 16 Grace of Discipline, Notes, Table of Resources, CHAPTER 1 DISCIPLINE IS EVERYTHING! Those who watched Mike Singletary (perennial All-Pro, two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, member of the Super Bowl XX Dream Team, and