Sweat For Your Spirit

When it comes to training, we typically think of work, sport, or skill-related stuff.  But more often than not, we don't factor in the one kind of training necessary to be the best version of ourselves that Jesus wants us to be.  In today's message, I'm going to highlight what Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 4:6-10 where he talks about training.  He used this word because it's a word most people associated, or connected to the Ithmus/Olympic games of that time.  However he wanted to make sure bodily training - a practice that does in-fact have value - was not the main focus since he goes out of the way to emphasize that spiritual training, or training in godliness, actually holds more value than bodily training.  Why?  because the earthly benefits and rewards greatly differ than heavenly benefits and rewards.Please note that this is my personal interpretation of the scripture to the best of my current knowledge and understanding.  I encourage anyone to please check and verify as the scripture encourages believers to do so.  There may be times where I have overlooked and/or misunderstood information by mistake which is why verifying is important if you feel lead by the Holy Spirit to do so.Support the show