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Craig A. Brittingham, Pastor
Hillside Baptist Church
February 8, 2026
“Run to Win” (part 2) – 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Three instructions we must follow if we are to run to win the race of faith.
1A. We must be temperate as we run the race (25).
1b. The Greek word translated “temperance” is from a root or
stem denoting power or lordship.
1c. Here it is power over oneself, and the idea is to
exercise self-control.
2c. Paul used the word in 7:9 regarding self-control over
sexual passions, but here it is self-control in all
things.
2b. In the Christian race we must exercise moderation in all
things, even good things – from sin we must abstain, but
in other things we must practice moderation (Heb. 12:1).
2A. We must run with purpose keeping our eye on the goal (26).
1b. Paul did not run with uncertainty – that is, he was not
uncertain about the goal.
2b. He used the analogy of boxing to make the same point –
he did not aimlessly punch into the air, but directed his
punches toward the opponent.
3A. We must so run as not to be disqualified (27) .
1b. He disciplined his body, literally, “he struck his body
under the eye.”
2b. He brought his body into subjection.
3b. “No, I beat my body and make it my slave…” (NIV)
1c. This was not a physical beating of the body, but
included beating, even killing sin which expresses
itself through the body (Col. 3:5; Rom. 8:13).
2c. He did this so that he would not be disqualified.
Questions…
1. Will only one Christian win the prize? If not, why does Paul use this analogy?
2. What is the difference in the prizes or crowns won?
3. What is the crown?
4. What does it mean to be temperate as we live the Christian life or run the race of faith? Can you think of an example?
5. What was Paul communicating about the way we should live the Christian life when he spoke of running not with uncertainty or punching into the air?
6. What is the goal on which we should keep our eyes?
7. What did Paul mean that he beat his body and brought it into subjection?
8. What did he mean by becoming disqualified?