Run Like It Matters | 1 Corinthians 9

The Christian life is not about comfort or visibility—it’s about disciplined faithfulness that runs to win. SUMMARY: In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul shifts from correcting others to putting himself on the track. He shows that spiritual maturity isn’t proven by what we demand, but by what we willingly lay down for the sake of the gospel. The Christian life is not about comfort or visibility—it’s about disciplined faithfulness that runs to win. REFLECTION & SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. Which “rights” are hardest for you to lay down in your spiritual life—and why? 2. What kinds of spiritual weight tend to slow believers down over time rather than all at once? 3. How does Paul’s personal example in this chapter reshape your definition of maturity? 4. Where have comfort and convenience quietly replaced discipline in your life? 5. Why do you think discipline is often mistaken for legalism today? 6. What intentional changes would help you “run lighter” spiritually right now? 7. Are you more focused on protecting your image or pursuing holiness? 8. How can running “to be seen” subtly undermine long-term faithfulness? 9. What does it look like to order your schedule around worship, Scripture, and community? 10. If you’re honest—are you running to finish well, or just trying not to fail publicly? Read more about PROJECT23 👉🏼 https://beresolute.org/project23/ Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTXiJbuAVrF2hTJgnYK5qw/join Check out all Vince Miller's videos and audios for small groups at https://beresolute.org/ Sign up by email for The Daily at https://beresolute.org/mdd Check out more ALL IN products like the one Vince is wearing at: https://beresolute.org/product-category/all-in-hats/ Connect with Vince socially: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/millervince INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vinceleemiller LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincemiller TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vinceleemiller