1. Spiritual Fitness
But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. (1 Timothy 4:7-8)

2. Likenesses Physical Fitness Spiritual Fitness Healthy, Good Shape
Able to do routine activities without tiring easily
Able to fight off disease and minor illnesses
Able to recover quicker from major physical problems
Spiritual Fitness
Good working knowledge of God’s Word
Able to use it to overcome problems and temptations
Able to recognize the devices of Satan and defeat him

3. Things Necessary To Achieve Spiritual Fitness
Work, Effort – 2 Tim. 2:15
Time, Attention – 1 Tim. 4:12-16
Proper Diet – Acts 20:32
Self-Control – 1 Cor. 9:27

4. Hindrances To Spiritual Fitness
Old Sins
Acts 8:18
Procrastination
Acts 26:28
Evil Companions
1 Cor. 15:33
Denial, Neglect
Heb. 2:1
2 Pet. 1:9
Family
Matt. 10:34-36

5. Benefits Stand in the Evil Day – Eph. 6:13
Quench Fiery Darts of Satan – Eph. 6:16
Exhort and Convict – Titus 1:9
Self Yourself and Others – 1 Tim. 4:16
Never Stumble – 2 Pet. 1:10
Enter Kingdom of Heaven – 2 Pet. 1:11