We are to run to get the crown that will last forever

We are to run to get the crown that will last forever

1 Cor 9:25

²⁵ Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

2 Tim 4:8

⁸ Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

James 1:12

¹² Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

1 Pet 5:4

⁴ And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Rev 2:10

¹⁰ Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.

Rev 3:11

¹¹ I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. 

 We learn the following from the above verses

1)    We are to run to get the crown that will last forever

2)    The Lord will award the crown of righteousness to all those who longed for His appearing

3)    Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him

4)    When the Chief Shepherd appears, we will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away

5)    We are to be faithful even to the point of death, and God will give us life as our victor’s crown

6)    God is coming soon to reward us with the crown of life