"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air."
Self-control and self-sacrifice do not come easily or naturally. A runner who seeks to win a prize must practice and practice hard. He will be selective about his activities—sleep, work, exercise, diet, etc. And when he runs the race, he will through all he is into winning.
We too must be disciplined and must exert much effort. We do not tend surrender our rights for the benefit of others, but this is what we are called to. Our effort goes into giving our lives for other people so that they may share in the blessings of the gospel.
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