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1 Corinthians 9:24-27

1 Corinthians 9:24-27. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24. Put forth your best effort [1 Cor. 9:24]. “all run, but one receives the prize”. “tortoise and the hare”; race-day jokesters. “run in such a way that you may obtain it”; this

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1 Corinthians 9:24-27

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  1. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

  2. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 • Put forth your best effort [1 Cor. 9:24] • “all run, but one receives the prize” • “tortoise and the hare”; race-day jokesters • “run in such a way that you may obtain it”; this • race is no joke: no one “playing religion” wins

  3. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 • Put forth your best effort [1 Cor. 9:24] • Be “temperate” in all things [1 Cor. 9:25] • “everyone whocompetes is temperate…” • some don’t compete; some are not temperate • “temperate” speaks of self-control • the discipline of training [cp. v. 27] daily, not weekly (monthly!) exercise “pushing through” the tough stuff, aches “patient continuance” [Rom 2:7] “run with endurance” [Heb 12:1; 2 Tim 2:3]

  4. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 • Put forth your best effort [1 Cor. 9:24] • Be “temperate” in all things [1 Cor. 9:25] • “everyone whocompetes is temperate…” • some don’t compete; some are not temperate • “temperate” speaks of self-control • the discipline of training [cp. v. 27] • the discipline of living [cp. v. 27] “my body…into subjection” no chips-and-soda heroes; no fast-food medals no spiritual junk! [Heb 12:1; Gal 5:7, 16-23]

  5. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 • Put forth your best effort [1 Cor. 9:24] • Be “temperate” in all things [1 Cor. 9:25] • “everyone whocompetes is temperate…” • some don’t compete; some are not temperate • “temperate” speaks of self-control • the discipline of training [cp. v. 27] • the discipline of living [cp. v. 27] • the discipline of following rules [2 Tm 2:1-10] is part of “enduring hardship”; must conform otherwise, disqualified! [cp. Ecc 9:11; Rm 9:16]

  6. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 • Put forth your best effort [1 Cor. 9:24] • Be “temperate” in all things [1 Cor. 9:25] • See the “end” from the beginning [1 Cor. 9:25] • “we (do it) for an imperishablecrown” • some athletes devote their entire lives to gain a • perishable crown, a few moments of glory • Chinese and Russian children taken from home • American children taken from school, worship • how much more should we devote to heaven?! • Do we take the pursuit of heaven seriously?

  7. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 • Put forth your best effort [1 Cor. 9:24] • Be “temperate” in all things [1 Cor. 9:25] • See the “end” from the beginning [1 Cor. 9:25] • “we (do it) for an imperishablecrown” • God wants us to focus on the finishline: • Hebrews 12:1-2 – “looking unto Jesus” • Philippians 3:12-14 – “I press toward the goal” • Cannot win the race if you are looking back! • 2 Tm 2:8-10 – “Remember…Jesus Christ…” • 2 Tm 4:7-8 – “finally…crown of righteousness”

  8. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 • Put forth your best effort [1 Cor. 9:24] • Be “temperate” in all things [1 Cor. 9:25] • See the “end” from the beginning [1 Cor. 9:25] • “we (do it) for an imperishablecrown” • God wants us to focus on the finishline: • “Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty” [v 26] • seeing the goal gives us aim, not aimlessness • discipline needs direction; cp. 1 Pt 1:17-21 • Thoreau: “In the long run, men hit only what • they aim at…they had better aim high”!

  9. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 • Put forth your best effort [1 Cor. 9:24] • Be “temperate” in all things [1 Cor. 9:25] • See the “end” from the beginning [1 Cor. 9:25] • “we (do it) for an imperishablecrown” • God wants us to focus on the finishline: • “Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty” [v 26] • seeing the goal gives us aim, not aimlessness • where there is a goal, running is not “in vain” • cp. Philippians 2:12-16

  10. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 What kind of effort are you putting forth for God? Are you offering your best effort, or just at play? How disciplined and temperate are you in seeking? Are you in control, or is yourlife in control of you? Have you considered “the end” from the beginning? Where are you headed? Do you have a plan? All who are without a plan will ultimately lose!

  11. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it” 1 Corinthians 9:24 Hebrews 12:1-2 Won’t you allow Jesus to become both “author and finisher” of your faith today?

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