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Running in the Bible - a Christian perspective
In Paul's first letter to the Corinthians he writes about how we're all running a race. We are running to receive a crown of life that is worth far more than an earthy crown. He says he does not train aimlessly, but rather does everything to master his body.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%209:25-27&version=NIV
"Running the race" in the Bible: Galatians 5:7
Paul likens our spiritual walk with the metaphor of running a race. In Galatins chapter 5 he asks the Galatians why they stopped obeying the truth, "who cut in on you?" he pleads.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Gal.5.7&version=NIV
Running the race in the Bible: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
When an athlete decides to run a marathon, he or she commits to serious training. Why would it be any different with our spiritual life? This passage challenges Christians to understand the Christian life as a race: a long-term commitment that is more successful when we "train" ourselves daily with Bible study, prayer, and other spiritual disciplines.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Cor.9.24-1Cor.9.25&version=NIV
