2. 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 self- control 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.

3. 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 self- control 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.

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

5. “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

6. “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

7. “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

8. “Run in such a way that you may win”!