• Philippians 3:13-17
  • First of all, set the right goal
    • Matthew 22:37-38
    • James 4:4-5 – Don’t be a friend to the world and forget God.
    • Ephesians 4:1-6
  • Beware of distractions
    • Earthly pursuits – Luke 8:14
    • People who influence me – I Corinthians 15:12-34
  • Don’t even take small steps in the wrong direction
    • Solomon – I Kings 2:12; 3:1,3; 11:4-8; Ecclesiastes