Mortification of the flesh and Self-discipline

Self-discipline and mortification of the flesh are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-discipline" instead a noun phrase "Mortification of the flesh".

Self-discipline noun - The power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions.

Mortification of the flesh and self-discipline are semantically related. You can use "Mortification of the flesh" instead a noun phrase "Self-discipline".