(Romans 8:13; Colossians 3:5.) Under Discipline to God—[1 Corinthians 9:24-27 quoted.] Thus Paul presents the conditions which God imposes upon every soul who enlists in His service. The apostle fears for himself, lest he shall fail of bearing the examination test, and be found wanting, and he places himself under severe training. So the Christian today needs to keep strict guard over his appetite. He needs to subject himself to severe training, that he may not run uncertainly or at random, without seeing his standard and striving to reach it. He must obey the laws of God. The physical, mental, and moral powers must be kept in the most perfect condition if he would obtain the approval of God. “I keep under my body,” the apostle says. This means literally to beat back its desires and impulses and passions by severe discipline, even as did those competing for an earthly prize (Manuscript 93, 1899).{6BC 1089.7}

(Rom. 8,13; Kol. 3,5.) Under Guds tugtelse.--[ 1 Kor. 9,24-27 citeret.] Således bringer Paulus de betingelser som Gud stiller enhver sjæl som indskriver sig i Hans tjeneste. Apostlen er bange for at han selv ikke skal kunne bestå ransagelsesprøven, og blive fundet for let, og sætter sig selv under hård træning. Ligeså behøver den kristne i dag at vogte sig strengt over sin appetit. Han behøver at underlægge sig selv streng oplæring, for at han ikke bliver upålidelig eller bliver vilkårlig, uden at kunne se sin standard og bestræbe sig på at nå den. Han må adlyde Guds love. Fysiske, mentale og moralske kræfter må holdes i fuldkommen tilstand, hvis han skal have Guds billigelse. ”Jeg holder mit legeme i ave,” siger apostlen. Dette betyder bogstaveligt at slå dens ønsker, impulser og lidenskaber tilbage med hård disciplin, ligesom dem der konkurrer efter en jordisk pris. (MS 93, 1899).