Spiritual Fitness “But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward...

Spiritual Fitness“But reject profane and

old wives' fables, and

exercise yourself toward

godliness. For bodily

exercise profits a little,

but godliness is profitable for all things,

having promise of the life that now is and of

that which is to come” (1 Tim. 4:7-8).

Likenesses• Physical Fitness

– Healthy, Good Shape

– Able to do routine activities without tiring easily

– Able to fight off disease and minor illnesses

– Able to recover quicker from major physical problems

• Spiritual Fitness– Good working

knowledge of God’s Word

– Able to use it to overcome problems and temptations

– Able to recognize the devices of Satan and defeat him

Things Necessary To Achieve Spiritual Fitness

Work, Effort – 2 Tim. 2:15

2 Timothy 2:15“Be diligent to present yourself approved

to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”



Time, Attention – 1 Tim. 4:12-16

1 Timothy 4:12-16“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example

to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. 15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.”




Proper Diet – Acts 20:32

Acts 20:32“So now, brethren, I commend you to God

and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”




Proper Diet – Acts 20:32

Self-Control – 1 Cor. 9:27

1 Corinthians 9:27“But I discipline my body and bring it into

subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.”

Hindrances To Spiritual Fitness

ProcrastinationActs 26:28

Acts 26:28“Then Agrippa said to Paul, ‘You almost

persuade me to become a Christian.’”

Note: There is no record of Agrippa Note: There is no record of Agrippa ever taking the step of becoming a child ever taking the step of becoming a child of God.of God.



Old SinsActs 8:18

Acts 8:18-20“And when Simon saw that through the

laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19 saying, ‘Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.’ 20 But Peter said to him, "Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money!”



Old SinsActs 8:18

Denial, NeglectHeb. 2:12 Pet. 1:9

Hebrews 2:1“Therefore we must give the more earnest

heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.”

2 Peter 1:5, 9-10(5), “But also for this very reason, giving all

diligence, add to your faith…”

(9-10), “For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble.”



Old SinsActs 8:18


Evil Companions1 Cor. 15:33

1 Corinthians 15:33“Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company

corrupts good habits.’”



Old SinsActs 8:18


Evil Companions1 Cor. 15:33

FamilyMatt. 10:34-36

Matthew 10:34-36“Do not think that I came to bring peace on

earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. 35 For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’; 36 and ‘a man's enemies will be those of his own household.’”

Note: Can not love family Note: Can not love family more than God!more than God!

Benefits• Stand in the Evil Day – Eph. 6:13

• Quench Fiery Darts of Satan – Eph. 6:16

• Exhort and Convict – Titus 1:9

• Self Yourself and Others – 1 Tim. 4:16

• Never Stumble – 2 Pet. 1:10

• Enter Kingdom of Heaven – 2 Pet. 1:11

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