Wages & Rewards
1. Wages for Work Done – Preaching the gospel is work for Paul and he should gain wage in return. This wage is soul in joy he gains for the Kingdom of God. (v22)
2. Rewards in Races Run – Paul treats his whole life as a race. He strives in the games, exercising self-control in all things and receive an incorruptible crown. (v25)
Scripture of the Day (NT): I Corinthians 9
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* Jeremy LIM/林書豪 NBA basketball celebrity was in HK for “Life Filled Basket – Story Behind Linsanity” 生命灌籃gospel crusade last Sunday. Jeremy shared without reservation with over 10,000 audience how he ‘Play for God” in the 7 matches, creating Linsanity. He performed ball acts that even he himself did not think of, making records in his scores. Once becoming famous, he has to struggle everyday fighting with the temptation of name and fame. He was so frustrated with the thought of playing to win, playing for his audience that he lost joy in basket games. He testified that it is through faith in God that he savors true satisfaction.
He announces his wish, when retiring from NBA, is to become a pastor to preach the love of Christ and to dedicate in charity affairs.
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* I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? … (Psalm 121:1)
Psalms 120:124: The lessons for all pilgrims along his journey is to learn by faith, we can see through the current condition, obtaining help that is not visible.
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