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What does the Bible say about striving for spiritual rewards?

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The Bible encourages believers to strive for eternal rewards by running the race of faith with perseverance (1 Corinthians 9:24).

The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 9:24, uses the metaphor of a race to illustrate the Christian life, urging believers to run as if they alone will obtain the prize. This emphasizes the necessity of diligence and focus in one's spiritual walk. The striving mentioned is not for worldly acclaim or superficial accolades, but for incorruptible crowns that will last for eternity. Believers are called to a disciplined life, one that requires subjugation of their fleshly desires to seek the things of God above the trappings of this world.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:8-14

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Run to Win
Clay Curtis · Feb 6, 2011
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