The Race Of Life In True Faith

1 Corinthians 9: 1-27

Paul used the example of the athlete to call the

congregation to repentance, to let them see what the goal

is, the crown that will last forever. The apostle Paul wanted

them to see themselves and us as a congregation in a mirror

so that we can become focussed again on what matters. To

be a runner in faith asks that we not only sacrifice the things

that are harmful to our relationship with the Lord, but it

also asks that we are dedicated in our preparation to serve

the Lord. The two-word pictures that Paul used in 1

Corinthians 9 are that of a runner who runs focused on the

finish line and the boxer who doesn’t shy away from his

opponent, but rather engages him to the finish.

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