A Rescued Mess: Finish the Race - 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Am I running the race well?

19 Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ.19 Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ. —1 Corinthians 9:19

To run the race well…

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20 When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could bring to Christ those who are under the law. 21 When I am with the Gentiles who do not follow the Jewish law, I too live apart from that law so I can bring them to Christ. But I do not ignore the law of God; I obey the law of Christ.

22 When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 23 I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings. —1 Corinthians 9:20-23

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24 Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. —1 Corinthians 9:24-25

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26 So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. 27 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 9:26-27

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Outpost mentality
1. Gather together regularly
2. Get in a group.
3. Serve in a ministry
4. Invest in others.