Spiritual Fitness

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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
  Timothy 47-8)

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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 Gods Word
• Able to use it to overcome problems and
  temptations
• Able to recognize the devices of Satan and defeat
  him

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Things Necessary To Achieve Spiritual Fitness
Work, Effort 2 Tim. 215
Time, Attention 1 Tim. 412-16
Proper Diet Acts 2032
Self-Control 1 Cor. 927
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Hindrances To Spiritual Fitness
Old Sins Acts 818
Procrastination Acts 2628
Evil Companions 1 Cor. 1533
Denial, Neglect Heb. 21 2 Pet. 19
Family Matt. 1034-36
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Benefits

• Stand in the Evil Day Eph. 613
• Quench Fiery Darts of Satan Eph. 616
• Exhort and Convict Titus 19
• Self Yourself and Others 1 Tim. 416
• Never Stumble 2 Pet. 110
• Enter Kingdom of Heaven 2 Pet. 111