1st Corinthians 9:26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beats the air: 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
As the 2nd coming of Jesus draws near every day, final movements will be rapid ones and individuals who are not governed by Christ will be doing unthinkable things. Therefore, it’s an urgent appeal that is made for all to find refuge in Christ whilst we still can so that the work of salvation could run its course in our hearts, and bring to maturity, a Christlike character that will stand the test of time.
Hence the reason why we find it necessary, and we encourage you to pray like you never did before, so that the trickle-down effects of the droppings would not infect our minds imperceptibly. If you find yourself craving compliments, praise and adoration from fellow mortals, if we find ourselves eagerly listening to juicy tidbits of tales, if we find ourselves using deception in any form.
If we see the tendency to lie, or bear false witness, and if we are indulging pride, now is the time to have a serious talk with God. The servant of The Lord puts the preparation that is needed for such a time as this, in the most solemn terms; and the reason for this is that the shakedown that is coming, will be so severe that persons who in times past, glowed with potential, could go out into utter darkness when prime time comes around.
1st Corinthians 9:25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!