games
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24Do you not know that, of those who run in a race, all of them, certainly, are runners, but only one achieves the prize. Similarly, you must run, so that you may achieve. 25And one who competes in a contest abstains from all things. And they do this, of course, so that they may achieve a corruptible crown. But we do this, so that we may achieve what is incorruptible. 26And so I run, but not with uncertainty. And so I fight, but not by flailing in the air. 27Instead, I chastise my body, so as to redirect it into servitude. Otherwise, I might preach to others, but become myself an outcast.
5Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.
8For the exercise of the body is somewhat useful. But piety is useful in all things, holding the promise of life, in the present and in the future.
1Furthermore, since we also have so great a cloud of witnesses over us, let us set aside every burden and sin which may surround us, and advance, through patience, to the struggle offered to us. 2Let us gaze upon Jesus, as the Author and the completion of our faith, who, having joy laid out before him, endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and who now sits at the right hand of the throne of God.
37Turn my eyes away, lest they see what is vain. Revive me in your way.
6The Lord questions the just and the impious. Yet he who loves iniquity, hates his own soul.
14I pursue the destination, the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.
3I will not display any unjust thing before my eyes. I have hated those carrying out betrayals.
5And the streets of the city will be filled with toddlers and children, playing in its streets.
12All is lawful to me, but not all is expedient. All is lawful to me, but I will not be driven back by the authority of anyone.
11When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I understood like a child, I thought like a child. But when I became a man, I put aside the things of a child.
17She has wrapped her waist with fortitude, and she has strengthened her arm.
22So then, flee from the desires of your youth, yet truly, pursue justice, faith, hope, charity, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.