Read 1Cor. 9:24-27
Perseverance, Persistence, the Prize!! The Christian life was never promised as an easy way to live; Instead, 1 Cor. 9:24-27 constantly reminds us that we must have a purpose and a plan because times will be difficult and satan will attack. But we never persevere w/o the promise of a price- a promise GOD will keep.
* What is our purpose?
- run to get the prize.
- run straight to the goal.
* What is our plan?
- deny yourself whatever is potentially harmful.
- discipline your body, training it.
* What is our Prize?
- a crown that will last forever
* What is our penalty?
- disqualifacation (it does not mean that we could lose our salvation but rather we could lose our privelage of telling others about Christ (credibility). we must practice what we learn)
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