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I. CHRISTIAN PEOPLE MUST BE RUNNERS IN THE RACE OF GOD, which teaches us —

1. That we must make haste without delay to keep God's commandments (Psalm 119:32, 60).

2. That we must increase in all good duties.

3. That we must look neither right nor left, but forward (Philippians 3:1; Luke 9:62).

4. That we must allow no man to hinder our course.

II. CHRISTIAN PEOPLE MUST NOT ONLY RUN, BUT RUN WELL.

1. The two feet by which we run are faith and a good conscience.

2. Some men are lame in one or other of their feet, and are therefore hindered.

III. CHRISTIAN PEOPLE MUST RUN FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END, AND FINISH THEIR COURSE SO AS TO OBTAIN LIFE EVERLASTING (1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 4:7; 1 Corinthians 9:24). For which cause they must

1. Cherish a fervent desire of eternal life.

2. Maintain a daily purpose of not sinning.

(W. Perkins.)

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KJV: Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?

WEB: You were running well! Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth?