We have all had an issue with our flesh. If it were not for our flesh, we would not have half of the issues that many of us have experienced. When we get born again, our spirits are made new but unfortunately not our minds or bodies. We must renew our minds to the Word of God, and we must train our bodies. We must discipline our bodies because at times, the flesh does not want to exercise. The flesh may want to overeat or eat the wrong types of foods. The flesh is what causes many to sin.
Paul is telling us that he treats his body roughly because he is training it to do what it is supposed to do, not what it wants to do. As believers, we must allow our spirits to dominate us, because as we do, it causes our bodies to get in line and do what its supposed to do. We must finish our course, and to do that, we must be disciplined spirit, soul, and body.
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