Discipline in the Christian Life and Witness
June 7, 2026 Pastor: Rev. Kent Compton Series: 1 Corinthians
Passage: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27
Rev. Kent Compton continues our series in 1st Corinthians. Today we focus on the Apostle Paul's call to the Corinthian church to lead a life deeply disciplined and focused on the gospel, rather than running aimlessly. Using the culture's obsession with sports and the games of that era, we contrasts an athlete's intense training for a temporary prize with the believer's spiritual race for an eternal reward. Ultimately, we are urged to choose self-denial and to prioritize the kingdom of God over their own rights and personal desires. By carefully pondering where they take their feet and how they use their bodies, believers are challenged to run their spiritual race with endurance.
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