Getting rid of sin is hard. It's a lot of work. But the reward in the end will be worth any struggles and trials we undergo now. Our whole life is like a race, We are working toward the goal-the lasting crown of eternal life-and we have to act like we are really serious about getting there. Have you ever trained for a sport? You don't just go out onto the track, and sort of jog around aimlessly for 15 minutes, and then leave. You don't sit in your big leather chair and make a few baskets in the potted palm behind the TV, and then say your done. No, you train, work, and sweat. You run around the track like you are going somewhere, like you are going to win a prize. You don't play a few scales and then think you are going to be a great musician. You don't learn a little basic math, and then think you are an engineer. No, you study, you practice, you learn, and then you apply.
What is going on in your spiritual life? Are you jogging aimlessly, or are you running somewhere? Are you acting like you are getting ready to win?
What are some practical things that you could do to get into "spiritual training"?
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