physical fitness
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19Or do you not know that your bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? 20For you have been bought at a great price. Glorify and carry God in your body.
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.
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.
13Everything is possible in him who has strengthened me.
17But if anyone violates the Temple of God, God will destroy him. For the Temple of God is holy, and you are that Temple.
31Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever else you may do, do everything for the glory of God.
1And so, I beg you, brothers, by the mercy of God, that you offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, with the subservience of your mind.
27Instead, I chastise my body, so as to redirect it into servitude. Otherwise, I might preach to others, but become myself an outcast.
17She has wrapped her waist with fortitude, and she has strengthened her arm.
16Do you not know that you are the Temple of God, and that the Spirit of God lives within you?
19Or do you not know that your bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?
5But as for you, taking up every concern, minister virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge; 6and in knowledge, moderation; and in moderation, patience; and in patience, piety;
11Now every discipline, in the present time, does not seem a gladness, of course, but a grief. But afterwards, it will repay a most peaceful fruit of justice to those who become trained in it. 12Because of this, lift up your lazy hands and your lax knees,
31But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will take up wings like eagles. They will run and not struggle. They will walk and not tire.
2Most beloved, concerning everything, I make it my prayer that you may benefit by advancing and succeeding in whatever may be to the benefit of your soul.
26And so I run, but not with uncertainty. And so I fight, but not by flailing in the air.