1 Corinthians 9:26

1 Corinthians 9:26. therefore so run, as not uncertainly; so fight I, as not beating the air:

'I therefore so run' -Paul reveals what on his part he is determined to do. Like Joshua of old. (Joshua 2:15)

'as not uncertainly' -'So. run straight to the goal with purpose in every step.' (Tay); 'So. keep on running, but not aimlessly.' 'Without doubt or hesitation.' (McGarvey p. 95)

'Paul's actions, which are defended in the preceding paragraphs, are not those of an aimless runner. Everything is for the sake of the gospel. that he too might share in its blessings.' (Fee p. 438)

'so fight I, as not beating the air' -'to get in the ring with an opponent and only beat air is as useless--and absurd--as the runner who has no eye for the finish line..They are to understand his actions as those of one who has. clear vision of his goal; implied is his exercising self-control as part of that purposefulness.' (Fee p. 438)

Point to Note:

This verse gives us something to think about. Are we just "beating air" in our Christian lives? Are we accomplishing anything? Do we have. clear goal in mind? Do congregations bog down and get involved in strife because the members have lost sight of the goal?

Are we like the boxer that is throwing wild and uncontrolled punches?

Before you jump on. "cause", make sure that you are fighting against. real threat.