Victory Over The Flesh

1. Victory Over The Flesh Starting The Year Right....

2. Victory Over The Flesh I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27

3. Victory Over The Flesh But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships] and subdue it, for fear that after proclaiming to others the Gospel and things pertaining to it, I myself should become unfit [not stand the test, be unapproved and rejected as a counterfeit].

4. Victory Over The Flesh Now every athlete who goes into training conducts himself temperately and restricts himself in all things. They do it to win a wreath that will soon wither, but we [do it to receive a crown of eternal blessedness] that cannot wither 1 Corinthians 9:25

5. Victory Over The Flesh You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s gold eternally. 1 Cor 9:25 Message

6. Victory Over The Flesh Discipline the body: • Hypopiazo – to beat black and blue • To smite so as to cause bruises and livid spots • To make a subject • To subdue • To wear out ......Video clip

7. Victory Over The Flesh Training of a Gymnast: Training times vary but most competitive gymnasts train a minimum of 3 times a week for at least 3 hours at a time. Elite gymnasts will train for over 30 hours per week during morning and evening sessions.

8. Victory Over The Flesh Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 1 Cor 9:24

9. Victory Over The Flesh I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me! I’m staying alert and in top condition. I’m not going to get caught napping,....1 Cor 9:27 Message

10. Victory Over The Flesh Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5

11. Victory Over The Flesh So kill (deaden, [a]deprive of power) the evil desire lurking in your members [those animal impulses and all that is earthly in you that is employed in sin]: sexual vice, impurity, sensual appetites, unholy desires, and all greed and covetousness, for that is idolatry... Colossians 3:5 Amplified

12. Victory Over The Flesh Use a Small Trigger – A trigger is a short ritual you perform before a habit. If you wanted to wake up earlier this might mean jumping out of bed as soon as you hear the sound of your alarm. If you wanted to stop overeating this could be grasping both hands and praying every time you feel the urge. A trigger helps condition a new pattern more consistently.

13. Victory Over The Flesh • Rome was not built in a day • Successful LITTLE battles lead to BIG victories • You have to take small steps before big leaps • Conquer your private urges before taking on public temptations

14. Victory Over The Flesh God, who delivered me from the teeth of the lion and the claws of the bear, will deliver me from this Philistine.”... 1 Samuel 17:37

15. Victory Over The Flesh Seven small steps: • Pray before going to bed • Pray before getting out of bed • Read a scripture a day • Pray the Lord’s prayer at 12noon • Move your computer to a public place • 5 minutes of exercise every morning • Call a friend

16. Victory Over The Flesh Seven sure steps: • Pray an hour every day • Memorise scripture daily • Fast regularly • Tell your friend, husband or wife..EVERYTHING • Constantly sing and pray in the Spirit • Exercise daily • Never be isolated with Fridge or opposite sex

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