“An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines” 
1 Corinthians 9:24-27

I) Paul’s ________________

     A) Paul had the right to receive ______________ support

     B) Paul chose not to from the _______________

     C) He is more concerned about serving God than his 
        ___________

II) Paul’s ________________

     A) He frequently used examples from _____________

          1) They would be _____________ to everyone

          2) But especially to the ________________

     B) Athletes compete to win a ____________

          1) They are _______________

          2) They are _______________

III) Paul’s _______________

      A) We should live like we are running a ____________

          1) We aren’t racing against __________

          2) But we need that kind of __________

     B) To run well we need to be _______________

          1) We struggle to be like ______________

          2) We struggle against _________

          3) Discipline is evidence of being close to __________

IV) There are multiple _____________ that help us be godly

V) There is ____________ when we aren’t disciplined

     A) Evidence of _______________?

     B) Loss of ______________ rewards?

     C) Loss of ______________ rewards?