Man Talk

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Andrew Hoekwater from Grand Rapids, MI. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is 1 Corinthians 9:27. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. — 1 Corinthians 9:27 Paul ends this chapter with a warning that is both personal and piercing. He is not worried about losing his salvation. He is worried about undermining the gospel he proclaims. Paul knows something every generation must relearn: truth can be preached accurately and still be discredited by an undisciplined life. When the messenger contradicts the message, the message suffers. That is why Paul disciplines himself. Not to earn grace. Not to appear righteous. But to ensure his life does not sabotage his words. History gives us sobering examples. Gifted communicators. Trusted leaders. Global platform