INTRODUCTION
In the last part of this series, we learnt that there are rewards for living a life that is totally committed to God not only in the present world but thereafter.
As we continue in our study, it is our prayer that the Lord will increase our understanding in Jesus name.
1. THERE ARE OBSTACLES THAT MUST BE SURMOUNTED
There is need to properly understand the nature of the challenges that confront the believer in his Christian race.
Man is a spirit being, he has a soul that lives in a physical body. There is constant struggle between the spirit on one hand and the souls and flesh on the other.
I Thess. 5:23, Heb. 4:12, Rom. 8:16, Gal. 5:17, Rom. 8:5-6, Eph. 2:3, Gal. 5:19-21, Gal. 5:22-24, Gal. 5:16
2. THE PLACE OF SELF-DISCIPLINE
Discipline is defined as self-control. Disciple can be said to provide the support commitment needed to stand and be sustained. The victorious Christian is the one who can bring both the flesh and the soul unto subjection to his spirit.
I Cor. 9:27, Rom. 12:1-2, Col. 3:5, Gal. 5:24, Eph. 4:23, Phil. 2:5, Phil. 4:8, Isa. 26:3
