The Testimony of Apostle Paul
Verses：1_Corinthians 9:1 ~ 9:27
Key Verse：25-27. And everyone who contends exercises self-control in all things; they then, that they may receive a corruptible crown, but we, an incorruptible. I therefore run in this way, not as though without a clear aim; I box in this way, not as though beating the air; But I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest perhaps having preached to others, I myself may become disapproved.
Topic：The Testimony of Apostle Paul
Emphasis：The previous chapters cover the matter of marriage and the matter of eating and drinking. Here Paul displayed his own testimony. He told us that our Christian journey is a race. Therefore we should “exercise self-control in all things” (verse 25).
Meditate：How do we keep a balance between two opposing concepts – rights/freedom vs. aim/self-control?
Prayer：Thank You, Lord, for the testimony of Brother Paul. Grant me such a will that I may receive an incorruptible crown.
Hymn：1206 There’s a race for us to run—Hallelujah
Key Verse：25-27. And everyone who contends exercises self-control in all things; they then, that they may receive a corruptible crown, but we, an incorruptible. I therefore run in this way, not as though without a clear aim; I box in this way, not as though beating the air; But I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest perhaps having preached to others, I myself may become disapproved.
Topic：The Testimony of Apostle Paul
Emphasis：The previous chapters cover the matter of marriage and the matter of eating and drinking. Here Paul displayed his own testimony. He told us that our Christian journey is a race. Therefore we should “exercise self-control in all things” (verse 25).
Meditate：How do we keep a balance between two opposing concepts – rights/freedom vs. aim/self-control?
Prayer：Thank You, Lord, for the testimony of Brother Paul. Grant me such a will that I may receive an incorruptible crown.
Hymn：1206 There’s a race for us to run—Hallelujah
