The Amazing Race 1 Corinthians 9:22-27 Paul wrote 1 and 2 Corinthians to a carnal church in the city of Corinth. He used an athletic racing analogy to teach the Corinthians the disciplines of a Christian's life. This comparison was relevant to the Corinthians because they were the center piece for the Greek Olympic Games. They understood well the disciplines of an athlete. To each of us Christians, a race has been set before us. When we got saved, we were automatically entered into this race. To Christians who want to finish this race well, we must develop discipline in our lives. Each of us is enrolled in this race, and we'll only run honorably if we are wise in our discipline. A runner does not just eat whatever he or she desires right before a race. They don't let their minds wander to frivolous matters that distract from their race. They focus on the finish line and concentrate all of their efforts on running that race. Paul tells us to run to win, no matter what your age is right now. If you're a teenager, run to win. If you are a young adult, run to win. If you are in your 40's or 50's, run to win. If you are in those silver senior years, it's not time to sit down and take it easy. Oh, no, no, no! Run to win. Your greatest years in serving Christ and influencing others to follow Him can be your senior years. You may not feel good, you may feel like a flop or failure, and you may have fallen spiritually, but Paul's challenge to you is get back in the race and run to win. Be a champion for Christ! Make your life, the only one you have, count for Christ!! Don't waste it! To Win The Amazing Race of Grace? How are you running?
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...
