Introduction
- Mark 1:17
- John 4:13-14, 34 – Jesus often used physical things to teach spiritual lessons.
- John 7:37-38
Self-control and discipline
- I Corinthians 9:24-27
- Athletes put tremendous effort into training and preparing for their sport. They practice great discipline over themselves.
- How is my spiritual preparation and training going?
Sacrifice
- II Corinthians 12:14-15
- Philippians 2:14-15
- Paul sacrificed his time, energy, and health to spread the gospel.
- II Timothy 2:8-10, 3
- There is no cause more worthy than the cause of Christ.
- Whatever it costs to serve God is worth it!
Wrong priorities
- Matthew 6:25-34
- I Corinthians 6:12
- We should not be completely obsessed with anything outside of God.
- Matthew 22:37
- Ephesians 5:3