We would rather put up with anything than be an obstacle to the Good News about Christ.

I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.

So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. 27I 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.

If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. 13The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

For if you eat the bread or drink the cup without honoring the body of Christ,11:29 Greek the body; other manuscripts read the Lord’s body. you are eating and drinking God’s judgment upon yourself.

But if we would examine ourselves, we would not be judged by God in this way. 32Yet when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned along with the world.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to identify the compromise I allow and surrender them to you so I may be pure to worship you without compromise. Cause me to add your purpose to my every thought and action so you may receive glory for all I do. Give me strength and courage over my weakness so I may be strong in you. Bring unity in me so I have less conflict between my spirit and body.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen