I Corinthians 9 24 27 24 Do you

I Corinthians 9: 24 -27 24. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25. Everyone who competes in the games exercises selfcontrol in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable 26. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; 27. but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

I Corinthians 9: 24 -27 24. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25. Everyone who competes in the games exercises selfcontrol in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable 26. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; 27. but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

“Run in such a way that you may win” A Study of the Christian Race I Corinthians 9: 24 -27

“Run in such a way that you may win” I Corinthians 9: 24 -27 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? v. 24 The very implication of ‘winning’ is that there will be some who lose. Matthew 7: 13, 14 Going through the motions of running doesn’t guarantee a victory, it takes much more! Matthew 7: 21 -23 There are those who teach that “to begin is to win” but, this is simply not true. Rev. 2: 9 -11 Therefore, “run in such a way that you may win”! v. 24

“Run in such a way that you may win” I Corinthians 9: 24 -27 In order to win, we must: Run according to the rules. 2 Timothy 2: 5; Galatians 5: 7, II John 8 -9 We will be disqualified if we don’t! v. 27 Exercise self-control. v. 25, 27; Heb. 12: 11 Persevere/Endure. Heb. 10: 35 -39; 12: 1 -3 Run with aim. v. 26; Hebrews 12: 2

“Run in such a way that you may win” I Corinthians 9: 24 -27 In order to win, we must: Lay aside every encumbrance. Hebrews 12: 1 Worries, riches, pleasures of life. Luke 8: 14 Relatives and friends. Mt 10: 37; I Cor. 15: 33 False words. II Peter 2: 1 -3 Realize that any cost and all the effort is worth it! v. 25; Mt 5: 29 -30; Phil 3: 7 -21 Finish the course. II Tim 4: 7 -8; II Pet 2: 20 -22

“Run in such a way that you may win”!