27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
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Discipline...in every sense of the word is not comfortable. There is the discipline we give (or receive) aimed at correcting our actions. This is typically a consequence for poor behavior, or incorrect attitudes. The other discipline, the one Paul is referring to, is much longer in duration and can be more difficult, more painful, more selfless, more Christlike...
But look at the goal, "I myself will not be disqualified". He is not talking about salvation here, it is his testimony to the world & Christ's followers. God has placed strict guidelines on those in Leadership of Christ's Church, and one slip-up can disqualify. I don't think Paul is talking about his personal loss here, but it is obvious from the context that Paul wants more than anything to have people commit their lives to Christ and grow in Him.
Where do you need more discipline? What are you doing to train your body & mind for Christ? Lord help me to finish strong!
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