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2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (KJV)
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Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.(Amplified)

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The Plan

August 15

by: Linda Croft

The Prize

24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27, NKJV

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? What about the other competitors? Did they run to win? Did they prepare in much the same way as the winner? What do they hope to gain for winning? They run for a perishable crown. In this world, the only kind of crown a person can receive, whether they excel in business, politics, research, etc. is a crown that perishes.

As Christians, what is the prize that we desire? We desire a spiritual crown that will last for eternity. How then should we run?

Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified .

Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, encourages Christians to discipline themselves to faithfully live and walk the Christian life. Christians are to pursue Godliness and growth in their walk with the Lord.

If a runner will so discipline his body for an earthly crown, how much more should we, as Christians, discipline our lives to live in obedience to God's Word. Remember, however, that we can not do that in and of ourselves. Christ saved us; Christ keeps us.

Spend time in prayer every day in fellowship with your Lord and Savior and cry out to Him to grow you in the knowledge and grace of His Word. Run for the prize! Run for a spiritual crown that will never perish.

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Why study at Christian Success Institute?

God states in His Holy Word many times that He wants to prosper us. He created a magnificent world full of wealth, beauty and resources for those of His creation who love Him. Christ told us that if we love Him we will follow His Commandments. We are told to study to show ourselves approved. The mission of CSI is to teach Biblical Success Principles while making Christ the focus of our lives.

By seeking Christ, by studying the Word of God, we place ourselves in a position of favor in the eyes of our Holy Creator. We want everyone to learn the principles of Stewardship which will prove us. In the parable of the Servants and the talents, we see that God will prosper us and favor us with prosperity when we use His direction in the way we handle His property.

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