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TRAIN FOR CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL FITNESS is based on 3 premises.
1) When we die we will be only as spiritually mature - or immature; only as spiritually fit - or frail as we are when we pass. 2) Since God created us in His image (Genesis 1:26) and since He is Spirit (John 4:24) we too are spirit. We are not body with a spirit. We are spirit housed in a body. 3) God commands us, "... train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present and for life to come." 1 Timothy 4:7-8 NIV The Apostle Paul is our inspiration. We are challenged to consider his words and put them into practice. "Not that I have already reached [the goal] or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:12 HCSB If we don't make "every effort" toward spiritual maturity and fitness what are we doing? Unless there is progress there is regress. Standing still is not an option. It only puts us behind. |